Savvy Senior: How to Choose a Medicare Advantage Plan

Dear Savvy Senior, I will be 65 and eligible for Medicare in a few months and am interested in getting a Medicare Advantage plan to cover my health care and medications. What tips can you provide to help me pick a plan? Ready to Retire Dear Ready, Medicare Advantage plans have become very popular among retirees over the past 15 years, as nearly half of all new Medicare enrollees are signing up for Advantage plans, which accounts for about 42 percent of the entire Medicare market.

Code Violations

I was unable to attend the April 5, 2022 council meeting to hear the concerns of the residents dealing with the state of our community regarding code violations. I think the council missed a golden opportunity when it was suggested we as residents help with code enforcement in a positive and practical way.

Meeting the future

Friday morning St. James residents, business owners, and public figures were invited to breakfast with Cherry-Road CEO and Plaindealer owner, Jeremy Gulban.

Back in Time

Ever wonder what has happening back in 1999, 2003, and 2012. This week’s Back in Time is going over some of the top news for this week in those years.

City Council meets

St. James City Council met for its second meeting in April Tuesday, April 19.

FFA PEP RALLY

On Thursday, St. James High School held a pep fest for the 18 FFA members who went to State this weekend.

First outdoor meet ends in boys taking first

For the first time this season the Saints track team was able to compete outside on a track. Before this they have competed at two indoor meets, with both teams have members place in a few events.

Ask a Trooper

Question: I’ve noticed you use the word “crash” and not the word “accident” when talking about incidents while on the radio, TV, and the newspaper. Why is that? Answer: I’d be glad to talk about this as I am passionate about this topic and it is certainly intentional.

Winds oh my

One would think living down here in Southern Minnesota for almost a year I would have gotten used to the high winds that come through the area. Answer to that question is a strong no! Winds down here compared to Northern Minnesota is crazy different.