June 2022
Beyond Reason: Cryptocurrency?
If you take financial advice from this column, in the future, you may not be able to afford to read this column. That said… let’s talk digital currencies. There are more than 18,000 cryptocurrencies on the market but what is it? Most agree it’s a digital currency that operates outside the traditional government/banking control, instead using public ledgers known as blockchains. But did you know that anyone can make a digital currency with a little coding? Yes, you and I can make our own digital currency. Late Show host Stephen Colbert’s crypto is called Ijustmadethatupeum. But is it a currency?
CONGRATULATIONS St. James 2022 Graduates
St. James class of 2022.
Top finishes at Section mean more work at State
A season of laps and leaps will culminate in one final meet for St. James Area track members Noah Anderson, Gavin Firchau, Ryan Pierson, and Anthony Sletta. The MSHSL conducts the State Track Meet over the course of June 9th and 10th at St. Michael-Albertville High School.
Surprises and superior efforts headline Section meet for SJA
A total of 25 teams gathered on a rainy morning at Mankato West for the Section 2A track meet on June 4th and a quartet of Saints punched tickets to move on to State. Noah Anderson, Gavin Firchau, Ryan Pierson, and Anthony Sletta performed well enough to represent SJA at the State Track Meet at St. Michael-Albertville High School on June 9th and 10th.
Milestones remembered and honors doled out at softball banquet
Softball players, coaches, parents, and fans gathered at the St. James Eagles to hold a postseason banquet for the 2022 season. Amassing an 18-5 record, after a 3-3 start, made for an exciting final portion of the schedule and many accolades.
Saints post 18-5 season, end with 3-1 setback in softball playoffs
A season full of highlights came to a close at Caswell Park on May 31st for St. James Area as they dropped a 3-1 decision to New Ulm. A pair of doubles to lead off the final ending appeared to form a rally but the next three batters were retired and the Eagles advanced.
Register for the Wrestling Hall of Fame ceremony
On Saturday, July 16 the St. James Wrestling Hall of Fame will have its induction ceremony. Marvin Augustin, Phil McMullen, Chuck Bowers, Ethan Hildebrandt, Terry Hawes, Dustin Anderson, and the Urban Augustin Family will be inducted.
Thursday June 2, Saints boys tennis team holds end of season supper, awards ceremony for the team
Letters / certificates recipients: 12 - Payton Brown, Adan Rodriguez, Preston Wegner, Christian Pineda, 11- Zech Ciske, Devon Olson, 10- Vince Brown, 9- Dylan Reid, Brennan Kern, and 8- Andrei Rivera All Conference: Payton Brown, Preston Wegner, Andrei Rivera Honorable Mention: Devon Olson MSHSL Academic Certificates (GPA 3.0-4.0)- Payton Brown, Christian Pineda, Preston Wegner, Zech Ciske, Devon Olson, Jonathan Mireles, and Jace Rosenau. D.A.D.
Theology in the Trenches: Now I Know Where I Wanna Live!
It’s taken a few years now, but I finally know where I want to live. It’s been a question we discuss within our household now and again as it usually pops up about mid-winter. We begin dreaming of living any place but here in the snowy northland.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-375-5044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday: 9:00 a.m.