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Give thanks, give back at the annual Thanksgiving Day blood drive
Watonwan County is holding an American Red Cross Bloodmobile on Thanksgiving Day, Nov.
Results of Nov. 5 election in local races
Unofficial results from the Tuesday, Nov.
St. James FFA corn drive raised over 800 bushels
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Two stories with happy endings
The Watonwan County Humane Society is here to help animals in need of help while waiting for their forever home.
Artist of the Week
Artist NameEstefany Barrios Orozco Grade 2ParentNivia Orozco Gomez & Nelvin Barrios CoronadoWhat is your favorite medium in art?paintsFavorite color?pinkFavorite work of art created?drawing my familyWhat do you want to be when you grow up?Art Teacher
Court Reports
Drugs- 2nd degree- possess 25 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine: Kiana Louks, Owatonna, 58 months MN Correctional Facility Shakopee, 5 years supervised probation, fine $1,080 , conditions: mo possession/use of alcohol or drugs, contact probation officer within 72 hours of being charged with new crime, change address, employment or phone number DWI- third degree: Robert Thomas, Madelia, 334 days local confinement, 2 years supervised probation, fine $1,010, conditions: attend MADD Impact Panel, complete chemical assessment, no possession/use of alcohol or drugs, contact probation officer within 72 hours of being charged with new crime, change address, employment or phone number Seat belt required: Todd Gunther, Truman, fine $105; Maria Gonzales, Fairmont, fine $105Speeding: Lane Hillesheim, Lewisville, 79/65, fine $130; Luciana Villalobos Vera, St.
Local FFA member awarded National American FFA Degree
Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and professional excellence.