Opinion
Having A Blast on the 4th
Lee Carlson Did you blow anything up? As with anything, there are a lot of ways to think about the 4th of July and the… Login to continue reading Login…
State Legislative Issues
Fred Lenz To the Editor: Our State Legislative session has ended and Governor Walz has called it the most productive session since the Minnesota Miracle.… Login to continue reading Login…
A Coach That Measures Up
Lee Carlson Governor J. B. Pritzker of Illinois delivered the commencement address at Northwestern University in Evanston on June 12th. Reviews termed it as a… Login to continue reading Login…
Back and Forth on Fatherhood
Lee Carlson As with many holidays and special days, Father’s Day holds different meanings and emotions depending on who you are. It doesn’t depend on… Login to continue reading Login…
Check out what’s new and back
Sarah Shelander Editor Summertime is a time of fun and the return of old favorites or a time to try new things. The Plaindealer is… Login to continue reading Login…
You’ll Wish You Did Later and Then It’s Too Late
Lee Carlson I suppose that phrase could cover many situations. I was at an auction. Auctioneers wear a lot of hats during an auction, entertainer,… Login to continue reading Login…
Week of fun with Railroad Days
Sarah Shelander Editor Railroad Days is just days away. Monday is the grand kickoff, the Rotary Beanbag Tournament at Memorial Park is the first event… Login to continue reading Login…
Ask a Trooper
Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: If you are 15 years old and have a farm permit to drive a farm truck, how late at night can you drive? Answer: A Minnesota Farm Work license allows a 15-year-old to drive alone only to perform farm work for his or her parent during daylight hours, within 20 miles of the farmhouse and in cities with populations of less than 100,000.
Emotional time of year
Last Friday night Butterfield-Odin’s senior class walked across the stage to accept their diplomas. St. James’ seniors will be doing the exact same thing on Sunday. Parents of the graduating students its an emotional time seeing your child play their last game, run their last race or walk through the door for the last time after school. When I graduated my parents told me when it was my lasts what it meant to them. Kids can see the emotions on their parents faces on on Friday night students, parents, and teachers all had tears, of happiness of course.
Small Town Graduations
The St. James High School Event Center will be full this coming Sunday as graduates and their families gather to honor a significant life event. It happens every year, at every high school. Certain facets of the ceremony are consistent but each school, speaker, or graduating class also has their own twist to make the milestone memorable.