Candidate filing period for local offices open through Aug. 16
Deb Moldaschel Editor The filing period to be a candidate for St. James City Council or St.
St. James City Council meeting ends with important announcement
Lee Carlson The August 2 meeting of the St. James City Council progressed quickly but ended with a surprise statement by Mayor Gary Sturm.
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor:Just a note to our Butterfield-Odin community that you may be seeing a number of “Vote Yes” signs around. We wanted to clarify that Butterfield-Odin School District is having a specialLevy Vote at the November 8 general election.

Compassion is passion with a heart
Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he had been asked to judge. The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child. The winner was a fouryear-old child whosenext-door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife.

Paul Stuart Kuehl
Paul Stuart Kuehl passed away on July 3, 2022, in Duluth while…

William (Bill) Henry
William (Bill) Henry passed away surrounded by family on July 28, 2022,…

Kathleen P. Pierson
BUTTERFIELD: A Private Graveside Services for Kathleen P. Pierson, 86, of rural…

Mavis Jean Warling
Mavis Jean Warling, 76, of Springfield passed away on May 16, 2022.…

Artwalk Yard of the Week
The Artwalk sponsored “ Yard of the Week” is Barb Rinne’s flowers garden at 1012 5th St. No. The beautiful gardens with lots of color are in her backyard and can be viewed from Highway 4. If you wish to nominate a special yard contact Artwalk members Dorothy Hedberg (375-4192) or Maggie Maire (381-6559). Submitted

Theater program raises funds for Little Theater
On Thursday, July 21, the Theater and Arts Board provided an evening of theater and music to raise money for needed renovations in the Little Theater at the high school. The Board organized an evening performance entitled “Let us Entertain you.” which featured local talent providing music and one act plays.