Opinion
Dry January
So, January is many things, but I think the word most people use to describe it is “long”. Yes, technically it’s tied for the longest month of the year with others but I’d like to see any other month look hard and long into the cold, grey eyes of January and see who blinks first.
Ask a Trooper
Question: What is the law in regards to pushing snow from ones driveway out onto the road? Answer: It is illegal to place snow from a driveway on or next to a public highway or street. The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds everyone, “The placing of snow on or near a public road creates hazards, including drainage problems, drifting, sight obstruction and unsafe access.
MnDOT seeks applicants for rail service improvement program grants
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Railroads, rail shippers, cities and counties are encouraged to apply for up to $6.5 million in available grants for projects that will improve freight rail service that supports economic development, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. The funding is available through the 2022 Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program. Applications are due March 1.
What would you like to see in the paper
The Plaindealer has always been a communitybased paper for St. James.
Sharing Tree thank yous
The St. James Women of Today have completed another successful Christmas Sharing Tree project and are very thankful for the overwhelming generosity shown by this community. We had requests from 136 families (385 children) and you, the people of St. James, helped us reach our goal of providing a wonderful Christmas gift for each one of them! Special thanks to:
National blood donor month
In the coming weeks the St. James area is having two blood drives happening. First Presbyterian Church is hosting the first of the two on Jan. 20 and 21. Butterfield-Odin High School will be hosting the second on the following week on Jan.27.
St. James Knowledge Bowl first meet
St. James High School knowledge bowl team had their first meet of the season on Friday.
I like you very much, now please go
For those of us who’ve been craving a little silent night since Thanksgiving, there was World Introvert Day on January 2. And I missed it. Introverts being introverts, I guess no one was out there promoting it.
What will 2022 bring
2021 was a year with a lot of changes for my family and me. All of the changes I have experienced even if some of them were not the best, I see them all as blessings.
How to get your affairs in order
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you decipher the different types of housing options available to seniors, and recommend some good resources for locating them? I need to find a place for my elderly mother and could use some help. Overwhelmed Daughter Dear Overwhelmed, There’s a wide array of housing options available to seniors, but what’s appropriate for your mom will depend on her needs and financial situation.