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Just wait, weather and life will change

Weather in Minnesota carries a well-known reputation for changes that come often and impactful. Not everybody enjoys that. We spent a few days in Mesa, Arizona before Christmas and the…

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A topic that has run across my “desk” a few times recently is the concept of “Greater Minnesota versus the Metro,” and I really think we are winning out here.That…

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Cost savings and challenge mark new program

BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James PlaindealerSt. James Schools’ rollout of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum is a response to rising college costs while also raising the bar for academic rigor.Superintendent Liam Dawson, SJHS Principal Mike Fugazzi and guidance counselor Steve Witcraft coordinated the effort with South Central College and Minnesota State University-Mankato.Dawson pointed to conversations…

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Saints’ comeback falls short at Fairmont

BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James PlaindealerThe Fairmont Cardinals built a large first-half lead and St. James clawed back but saw the hosts hold on for an 81-71 Big South Conference triumph Feb. 5.Alek Anderson and Quinton Kern scored 25 and 24 points, respectively, with most of the tallies coming during the final half.Trailing 52-30…

Opinion

Just wait, weather and life will change

Weather in Minnesota carries a well-known reputation for changes that come often and impactful. Not everybody enjoys that. We spent a few days in Mesa, Arizona before Christmas and the temperatures were at record highs,…

Conversations

Making a difference

A topic that has run across my “desk” a few times recently is the concept of “Greater Minnesota versus the Metro,” and I really think we are winning out here.That doesn’t mean people in the…

Lifestyle

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