Newsletter-Early-Week
Not asking for much
I don’t want to live forever, just long enough to get through all my junk before my time is up. That should put me at about 107 years old.
School board guides district
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer St. James board recently selected new superintendent St. James Public Schools relies on a six-member board of directors… Login to continue reading Login…
Don’t miss out on savings
Community Insider Perks program offers deals for Rail subscribers
Youth gain experience racing
The annual run for elementary and middle school students Sept. 29 included entries spanning first through sixth grade. Younger runners in each division held up well in the midst of warm weather.
Where it all starts
Recently, while poring through the piles of fan mail, a note caught my eye. It was a valid point, the fact that at no point… Login to continue reading Login…
USDA issues second assistance payment to ag producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will issue a second Emergency Commodity Assistance Program payment to eligible producers for the 2024 crop year. Of the authorized… Login to continue reading Login…
October spotlights importance of firefighters
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer October is designated as National Fire Prevention Month and Oct. 5-11 is set aside as National Fire Prevention… Login to continue reading Login…
The beauty of faith, like quilting, is in the details
BY REV. DAVID LICKFirst Presbyterian Church My mother-in-law is a quilter. In the process of her getting into the hobby, I started to be much… Login to continue reading Login…
Food shelf receives $10,000 grant
Pioneer Bank assists with funding program aimed at improving food accessibility Watonwan County Food Shelf received a boost recently as it learned it will receive… Login to continue reading Login…
Some things are hard to believe
There are many skills a person can hope to attain. Some come naturally and others take a lot of practice. Still others require both an… Login to continue reading Login…