March 2022

FFA members praticipated in drive your tractor
FFA members praticipated in drive your tractor to school day on Friday. 10 members brought their tractors, - Austin Spitzner, Keeley Runge, Mayson Haler, Kollin Anderson, Hayden Davis, Jacob Runge, Kate Runge, Derek Fast, Ava Spitzner, and Jack Westman. Becky Cronk

Saintettes dance banquet
St. James Eagles Club was full of Saintettes and their families last Tuesday night for the team’s end of season banquet.

Pop-Art artist Amanda Wirig hosted workshop
Mankato native and Minneapolis based artist Amanda Wirig came to St. James Library to do an Pop-Art workshop for kids Friday afternoon. Kids were able to sign up and submit a selfie that they would paint at the workshop.

Vernell Mae Frederickson
Vernell Mae Frederickson, 88, of St. James passed away on March 9, 2022, in Minneapolis.

Patricia M. “Patsy” Hemauer
Patricia M. “Patsy” Hemauer, 74, of Inver Grove Heights.

Margie Olson
A Celebration of Life Service for Margie Olson, 101, of Ormsby was at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church in Odin.

State Champs 50 years ago
50 years ago St. James had an amazing run with two of its winter sports teams.

Members presented with awards at annual FFA Banquet
St James high school FFA members and families were at the high school Sunday night for the chapter’s annual banquet and award ceremony. Members were presented awards for greenhands, discovery, and a scholarship was given out as well, to name a few.
Community Calendar
Thursday: Community Panel Discussion War in Ukraine 7 p.m. Armstrong Auditorium Monday: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 1 p.m.