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New Teachers in District 840
Randy Nelson joins the middles as the new special education teacher.

Car seat clinics in Butterfield and Madelia
Watonwan County in partnership with South Central Minnesota EMS System will be hosting two car seat check clinics next week.Madelia will have a clinic on Tuesday, Sept.


St. James celebrates all cultures at Multicultural Fiesta
Sarah Shelander Editor Uniting Cultures hosted St James’ fifth Multicultural Fiesta on Saturday, September 14. Since 2017, the celebration has grown so much that it had to move from downtown…

People gather to celebrate La Salle’s 125th anniversary
125 years ago, La Salle was established by the Minnesota and Iowa Land & Townsite Company along the Minneapolis & St.
Watonwan County’s Local Advisory Council to host suicide awareness walk
September is Suicide Awareness Month, a month to serve as a powerful reminder of the steps people should take in looking out for loved ones, people in the community, and those who have been impacted by this leading cause of death.Watonwan County’s Local Advisory Council (LAC) mission is to develop, educate, and advocate for services that increase opportunities and awareness to enhance the quality of life of people experiencing symptoms of mental health.

Uniting Cultures continues to share individuals stories
Learning one another’s stories has been a focus of Uniting Cultures/Uniendo Cultures since its inception in 2017.
World Alzheimer’s Day is September 21
Wellspring Faith In Action is planning a special presentation on the topic of Alzheimer’s Disease on October 3, 2024.