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What are some of your Christmas traditions?
Christmas traditions make some of the memories we hold closest to our hearts and remember the most. In St. James, there are a lot of different traditions families do and some that are similar to each other.
Butterfield-Odin high school blood drive
Butterfield-Odin High School will be hosting an American Red Cross blood drive in its small gym on Thursday, Jan. 27 from 12 to 5 p.m.
Aspiring Entrepreneurs Business Competition
The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation is hosting a new event in 2022 for aspiring entrepreneurs. Before the foundation has hosted its Entrepreneurial Bridge competition, which was open to college students in the 20 county region of Southern Minnesota.
Ask a trooper
Question: Now that winter is here, can you talk about winter travel safety? Answer: Snow and ice can make driving a bit more challenging, even if you grew up here. It not only involves knowing what to do while your vehicle is in motion, but preparing carefully before you leave the house and being ready in case of a crash.
COURT REPORTS
Driving without a valid license: Naomi Gonzalez, Madelia, $100 Instruction Permit Violation-Persons 18 years or older: Flor Irayda Orellana, Mankato, $50; Johnny Jr. Molina, St.
Red Cross: Donate blood now to help patients avoid delays in care
St. Paul, Minn. – As holiday celebrations continue, concern is rising for the nation’s blood supply, which has now dipped to concerning levels and could force hospitals to hold off on essential blood and platelet transfusions for patients.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
I imagine you heard or spoke those words often this past weekend. I’m sorry if I’m a little late in extending this my New Year’s wish to you. Did you attempt to make any resolutions for yourself?
CHURCH SCHEDULE
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-375-5044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday: 9:00 a.m.
Shirley Knudson retires after 25 years of working with Watonwan County
Shirley Knudson, who has been working with CADA for the past 25 years at the Watonwan County office, will be retiring at the end of the week on Jan. 7.
Watonwan County COVID-19 update
Watonwan County Public Health released a COVID-19 update for the last week in December. Total number of Confirmed and Probable Cases: 2,171 Number of Active Cases: 32 Number out of Isolation: 2,118 Number of Total Hospitalizations: 122 Number of COVID-19 Related Deaths: 21 Watonwan County COVID cases have not had any specific trend in its data.