July 2022
Summer Rec baseball competition continues
Action in the Summer Rec League moves towards a more balanced level with Siem Construction leading at 8-3-1, Pioneer Bank at 5-5-2, and NuWay/K & S at 3-8-1. One more week remains and playoffs will commence on July 22, behind the high school, due to the Legion playoffs.
Legion nine rallies after rough start in tourney with second round squeaker
St. James Legion entered the Division II SW Sub-State Legion Baseball Tournament as the top seed but was tripped up 12-9 in extra innings by Jackson in the first game on July 14. The squad stayed alive behind the complete game pitching effort of Jack Westman, defeating USC/Wells 5-4 on July 15.
Dressed to Grill
In hip hop culture, a grill is dental jewelry for inside your mouth so your teeth can sparkle with gold or diamonds. In a car, a grille covers an opening in the body of a vehicle to allow air flow. If someone is up in your grill, they’re confrontational. If you’re getting grilled, someone’s asking you a lot of intense questions.
Madelia Health Foundation 5K Run/1M Walk was success
The Madelia Health Foundation 5K Run/1M Walk took place on Saturday, July 9 during Madelia Park Days. As in previous years, Anderson Race Management co-sponsored the event and provided the chipped race bibs, the start/finish line, snacks, and their race expertise. It was a beautiful day for the 5K, and 126 people between the ages of 5 and 75 registered to participate this year.
Political and other signs not permitted on state highway rights of way
The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds the public that state law prohibits placement of private signs of any kind (i.e., political, lost pet, garage sale and other advertising signage) on highway right-of-way in Minnesota.
CVB Board announces new opportunities to enjoy St. James Lake
Visitors and locals alike passing the city pool will notice new flags that draw attention to rentals to use on St. James Lake. The Convention and Visitors Bureau board of directors gathered recently to explain the new additions.
Ettinger visits St. James, marks out goals for Congress
A newcomer to politics, Jeff Ettinger is the DFL endorsed candidate for Congressional District 1 in both the 2022 special election and new term set to start in January. An Austin native, Ettinger was formerly the CEO of Hormel Foods and stopped in St. James for an interview.
Familiar face visits county fair as candidate
Brad Finstad, the endorsed Republican candidate in the campaign for Congressional District 1, stopped by the Watonwan County Fair on July 15. Currently living in New Ulm, Finstad graduated from St. James High School and the University of Minnesota and was happy to return to the local area to greet fairgoers.
Abe Askevold
Abe Askevold passed away in Peoria, Ariz. on December 5, 2021. A celebration of his life will be held August 6, 2022, beginning at 2 p.m., at the American Legion…
Fern Louise Branstad
Fern Louise Branstad, 91, of St. James died on July 17, 2022, at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Society in St. James. The funeral service will be held at First Lutheran Church,…