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Traci Lafrentz of St. Joseph models her “Make it with Wool” creation that earned her first place in the adult, age 25 and over category, Nov. 16 in Ottertail, Minn. during the Minnesota Lamb and Wool
Producers annual conference. There were 30 entries in four age divisions along with Made for Others, Quilt/Afghan and Novelty categories using more than 150 yards of beautiful wool fabric or yarn to create their garments and other wool item. She also won first place in the Quilt/Afghan category. Lafrentz and the other 10 Minnesota winners now advance to the national competition Jan. 23-25 in Charleston, S.C, The purpose of the “Make It With Wool” contest is to focus attention on the beauty and versatility of wool and to encourage the use of wool fabric or yarn in sewing, knitting or crocheting fashionable garments. Contestants must use fabric or yarn of at least 60% wool. Beautiful wool prizes were awarded to each contestant. Glenette Sperry served as State Director for the contest.
Correction
Last week’s story about the Lake Wobegon Trail welcomecenter facility stated some incorrect information. It should have said the Chamber of Commerce will use the building; not the EDA. The EDA will continue to function out of the city offices. Also, the Chamber helped with the funding and construction of the facility.
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If any readers have tips concerning crimes, they should call the St. Joseph Police Department at 320363-8250 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 320-255-1301 or access its tip site at www.tricountycrimestoppers. org. Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for crimes. Nov. 11 12:27 a.m. Property damage accident. Elm Street E. Vehicle #1 was parked in the Coborn’s parking lot. Vehicle #2 was entering a parking spot next to vehicle #1 and struck the rear bumper. Minor damages. Photos taken. Both parties requested an accident information sheet. 4:35 p.m. Fire alarm. Seventh Avenue SE. Report of carbon monoxide alarms going off. Officers arrived and stood by until St. Joseph Fire Department arrived and then cleared. This is the second time the alarms have gone off at the residence. They were advised to speak to an electrician. 10:43 p.m. Assist person. Seventh Avenue SE. Complainant’s fire alarms were going off. She stated the fire department and police were over earlier in the day and determined she had a faulty alarm. She stated the fire department checked for carbon monoxide and determined there wasn’t any. Officer disconnected the alarm at her request and checked the other alarms in the house. No smoke or sign of fire in the home. Complainant stated she would contact an electrician in the morning to find out what is wrong. Nov. 14 1:30 a.m. Fight. College Avenue S. A male stated he and some friends were walking back to the busstop from a bar when they were harassed by an unknown individual. He said the individual was challenging him to a fight and he and the group were trying to avoid it. He stated he finally had enough and pushed the unknown out of the way when the unknown pushed him and hit him in the face and tried to run away. He caught the
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person and a minor wrestling match started. This is when they were first observed by the officer. When speaking to the witnesses and the individual involved, it was hard to get info out of them and the information conflicted. Officer’s opinion was they were not telling everything and protecting each other in some way. Nov. 15 12:42 a.m. Hazard. Fourth Avenue NE. Report of a tarp in the road. Officer located the tarp and moved it to the side of the road. Weighed it down so it would not pose a problem. Maintenance department will be called to have it removed. Nov. 16 1:42 a.m. Suspicious activity. 12th Avenue SE. Complainant reported unusual noise. Officers checked the exterior of the residence and the neighbor’s yard and did not see anything out of the ordinary. Also checked the basement of the residence and that was clear. Officers told her they would make several more drive-by inspections during the night and she should call 911 if she sees or hears anything that causes her concern. 8:22 a.m. Suspicious activity. Birch Street W. Complainant woke up and found his lawn deer one on top of the other. He was told the night officers would be made aware of it. 1:38 p.m. Found property. Second Avenue NW. Complainant reported finding a St. John’s University student ID card in his yard. Officer met with campus security and turned the card over to them. 5:54 p.m. Property damage accident. CR 75 W. Vehicle #1 was traveling west on CR 75. Vehicle #2 was stopped at the red light on College Avenue, turning right. Vehicle #2 believed vehicle #1 was in the far lane, so she turned. Vehicle side mirrors collided. Accident report was filed. 10:47 p.m. Noise complaint. Old Highway 52. Report of loud music. Officer checked the area and could hear music coming from the residence. Not very loud but could
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