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Butterfield-Odin School Board
Butterfield-Odin School Board met for its February meeting last Monday. Board members discussed new hires and the members were recognized for MN School Board Recognition week.
Ask a Trooper: carseat check
Question: I am a new parent and I am not sure if I am doing this child car seat thing properly. Is there somewhere I can go to find out if I am doing it right? Thank you.
War in Ukraine – local impact
Watonwan County community partners are joining together to offer a panel discussion on the War in Ukraine. This event will be held on Thursday night March 17, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm in St. James, at the Armstrong School Auditorium, 500 3rd Ave. S.
FFA Fish and Wildlife Dominate for the Third Year in a Row
What is the goal for the Fish and Wildlife team each year? Win. Take first place in the region.
County’s COVID-19 positivity rate down .1%
Minnesota reported last week, ending on Thursday, 1,217,064 cases. Last week had an increase of 7,622 cases. Hospitalization increased from 59,743 to 60,212. The total number of deaths in the state from COVID-19 increased by 136 to bring the cumulative number of deaths to 12,066.
St. James Area FFA Chapter celebrates National FFA Week
Every year, FFA chapters across the country celebrate FFA Week at the end of February. This week is used to promote FFA, celebrate its members and supporters, and recognize the impact FFA has on its members.
COLLEGE NEWS
South Central College announced its 2021 Fall Semester Dean’s/President’s List. Students who have achieved a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher and completed at least 12 credits that semester were recognized on the list.
False spring has ended
False spring was nice while it lasted, now it’s back to the snowy weather that Minnesota winters bring. SARAH BUNICH .
State Street Theater Co. announces auditions for its upcoming show
Calling all actors! State Street Theater Co. in New Ulm is pleased to inform you that the auditions for “39 Steps”, a comedic parody on Alfred Hitchcock with a Monty Py thon flair are Saturday, February 26, and Sunday, February 27, 2022.
COURT REPORTS
Driving after revocation: Isohe Antonio Castellanos Salinas, Madelia, $200; Miriam Azenette Martinez, Mountain Lake, $200 Vehicle registration required: Isohe Antonio Castellanos Salinas, Madelia, $30; Eric Allen Cooling, Madelia, $30 Invalid license: Abel Marroquin Junay, St. James, $100; David Allen Willmes, St.