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Watonwan County Presidential Disaster Declaration amended to include individual assistance for residents
The Watonwan County Office of Emergency Management in conjunction with the announcements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Minnesota’s Department of Public Safety’s Homeland Security Emergency Management (HSEM) would like to announce that Watonwan County’s National Disaster Declaration (FEMA-4797-DR-MN) has been amended to include Individual Assistance (IA) to provide potential relief to residents and business owners who suffered losses as a result of the rains and floods in June of 2024.

Senior citizens spotlight: Mary and Pastor Lopahs
My interview this month is with Pastor Martin Lopahs and his wife Mary.

Peterson garden, an enchanted kingdom
Yard of the Week, a weekly feature in our paper brought to mind a yard that was once in St.
Volunteers needed to monitor, protect Minnesota waters at Starry Trek 2024
Gary Wyatt University of Minnesota Extension St. James, Minn. Volunteers who love lakes are needed throughout Minnesota on Saturday, August 10, 2024, to help search… Login to continue reading Login…
Court reports
Predatory Offender - Knowingly commits act or fails to fulfill registration requirement: Ryan Grunig, Madelia, 364 days local confinement (55 days credit for time served), 5 years supervised probation, fine $1,080, conditions: probation officer within 72 hours of being charged with new crime, change address, employment or phone numberDWI - operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol: Nery Barrios Lopez, St.

Relay for Life Ambassador Bluey
Watonwan County Relay for Life is right around the corner, August 24.


Paul Haler and Sue Craig Named Watonwan County’s Outstanding Senior Volunteers
Each year, the State Fair Board and the MN Federation of County Fairs sponsor the Outstanding Senior Volunteer Awards.

First National Bank and First Realty Donate $5,000 to St. James Splash Pad
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