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Not my circus

Those were the good ol’ days, back when the traveling circus crisscrossed the nation with a cast of interesting characters sure to make for plenty of conversation long after the…

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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…

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Library Calendar

Events scheduled at Watonwan County libraries.THURSDAY, APRIL 30Knitting Club, 5 p.m. in St. James. All levels of experience are welcome. Whether you want to learn or have a project to…

News

Mount Hope Cemetery receives donation

BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James PlaindealerThate family gift will be used for improvemens at cemetery Officers of the Mount Hope Cemetery board were on hand April 25 to receive a memorial donation from the Thate family. The gift will work in conjunction with a recent memorial project by the Hunstad family.Board President Bill Brown…

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Library Calendar

Events scheduled at Watonwan County libraries.THURSDAY, APRIL 30Knitting Club, 5 p.m. in St. James. All levels of experience are welcome. Whether you want to learn or have a project to finish, Tessa is here to help!SATURDAY, MAY 2Coffee and Conversation, noon-2 p.m. in Darfur. Enjoy a cup of coffee and some conversation each Saturday.MONDAY, MAY…

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TENNIS: Saints cap strong season, prepare for playoffs

BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James PlaindealerWith a home tournament Saturday, St. James finished the 2026 regular season with a record of 16-2, and will be vying for top honors in a competitive section.The Saints defeated Spring Lake Park and Holy Family Catholic in the final tourney.The Section 2A team tournament begins Thursday, May 14,…

Opinion

Not my circus

Those were the good ol’ days, back when the traveling circus crisscrossed the nation with a cast of interesting characters sure to make for plenty of conversation long after the circus wagons left town. Today,…

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

Library Calendar

Events scheduled at Watonwan County libraries.THURSDAY, APRIL 30Knitting Club, 5 p.m. in St. James. All levels of experience are welcome. Whether you want to learn or have a project to finish, Tessa is here to…

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