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New law passed
In the last week Governor Walz has been signing a few high-interest bills into law. The most talked about one is the recreational cannabis bill. Minnesota follows 22 other states legalizing recreational cannabis use and growth, manufacturing, and lawful sale of products.
Take a Kid Fishing Weekend
During Take a Kid Fishing weekend (Friday, June 9 to Sunday, June 11) Minnesota residents can fish without licenses if they take children 15 or younger along, and participate in one among many ways to enjoy June as the 2023 Great Outdoors Month.
Watonwan County Human Services
(Salary Min $17.51 - Max $23.99 / hr.) Come join the administrative team at WCHS! You will be a part of skilled, caring & knowledgeable professionals whose talents & contributions promote, strengthen & protect the health of individuals, families & communities in Watonwan County every single day! Job Summary: This position assists internal employees in an office setting, as well as the public with a variety of services at the main reception counter in the County Office building. Ideal candidates thrive in an ever-changing environment, possess excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-3755044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m. Fellowship Butterfield Community Bible Church Pastor Tim Hall 507-621-1546, 100 Chapman Ave., Butterfield Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.
2023 Graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato
Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 2,494 degrees to 2,247 students at the end of the spring 2023 semester. Hometown; Name, Degree, Major (if listed), Honor (if listed): Butterfield Ethan Sykes, BS, Political Science, Cum Laude Madelia Kristi Bakalyar, GC, Business Leadership Kristi Bakalyar, MBA, Business Administration Zachary Hammerschmidt, BS, Political Science Terrence Moore, BSME, Mechanical Engineering Pat Nelson, GC, Communication Education Sadie Nelson, BS, Special Education: Academic & Behav Srat, Magna Cum Laude Victoria Pietsch, BS, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude Keegan Titus, BS, Mathematics Teaching Dain Uhde, BS, Accounting Dain Uhde, BS, Agribusiness & Food Innovation Carson Wihlm, BS, Marketing St.
New Nurse Practitioner at Madelia Health Clinic
Madelia Health is excited to announce that Megan Gossman, APRN, CNP, has joined our Madelia Clinic providers as a Nurse Practitioner after completing her education and certification. Gossman had been a valuable part of the Nursing Department in the Madelia Health Hospital for over 20 years prior to starting her practice in the Clinic. In addition to working shifts on the floor, she was also the Infection Prevention/Employee Health Coordinator during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Business Spotlight: Schmidt’s Bakery
Schmidt’s Bakery has been a St. James staple for 100 years since it was established in 1923.
One Saint James kickoff event June 7
Mayor Jon Wilson is helping to lead a new initiative with the goal of strengthening the St. James community through more intentional partnerships between the organizations and businesses that already exist in this community. Together with leaders from the Chamber of Commerce, St. James Public Schools, Uniting Cultures/Uniendo Culturas, and Convivencia Hispana, Wilson is planning a kickoff event on June 7 for a brand new network called One Saint James.