COMMENTARY: States of Denial: Government transparency spotty in the states, and worsening
BY MEGAN RHYNEVirginia Coaltion for Open Government As the director of the…
Watonwan County 4-H’ers attend leadership workshop
Watonwan County 4-H’er Sofia Beckendorf attended the Building Leadership and Understanding workshop…
Math Masters add success at Bethany Lutheran contest
A sharp group of sixth-grade math students arrived at Bethany Lutheran College…
Game & Fish Club holds annual meeting
The St. James American Legion hosted the Annual Membership Meeting for the…
Local youth hoists trophy to envy of neighborhood
BY LEE CARLSONFor the Plaindealer At the tender age of 10 years,…
Cyclones whirl into state tourney season
The St. James Cyclones youth wrestling program cheered on five wrestlers at the MN/USA State Tournament March 14-16, and the team earned a trip to the NYWA tourney on March 16. Four individuals returned with state placing medals that included a pair of state titles for Lola Barrett and Bryce Siem.
Nebraska resident visiting every town in Minnesota for upcoming book
Seth Varner of Nebraska has recently set out on a mission to travel to every incorporated town in Minnesota — the sixth state to be featured in books published by his company, Wandermore Publishing.
March brings state basketball tournaments
BY LEE CARLSONFor the Plaindealer Last week’s Minnesota State High School League…
Artist of the Week
Artist Name Carmen Jose Ramos, Grade 2 Parents Dominga Ramos Gomez &…
COMMENTARY: Shine light on unwelcome news and squash rumors
BY JIM PUMARLO Newspapers at their foundation provide a living history of…