August 2022
Summer’s End
There’s a psychological phenomenon known as the “Sunday Blues.” Perhaps you experience it yourself. I remember regularly having the feeling strongly in high school. For me, it always started around 3:00 of so (right after the Packers played in the fall), when the inevitability of school the next day swept in. It’s a feeling of anxiety, nausea, nervousness, irritability… some negative emotion that comes with the realization that we return to school or work the next day.
MFU applauds passage of Inflation Reduction Act
Minnesota Farmers Union Tuesday, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. The bill includes a $40 billion investment over 10 years in agriculture, forestry and rural communities.
Teamwork makes the dream work
Once upon a time there was an enterprising businessman who had a fantastic idea. He thought he had figured out a way to build the perfect automobile.
Work begins on Safe Routes to School sidewalk project
City of St. James Nielsen Concrete will start the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) 10th St.
School Board hears plans, adjustments for approaching school year
ports and pointed to the recent Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Conferences. Heil and Northside Principal Liam Dawson would echo the praise for the involvement by teachers across the spectrum, both in terms of grade level and discipline and also years of teaching. The shared experience will provide the basis for heightened efficiency for the weekly PLCs that run the course of the school year.
City Council considers licenses and resolutions
Lee Carlson The St. James City Council tackled a full agenda at their Aug.
Finstad wins special election, county commissioner candidates set
Brad Finstad of New Ulm, a graduate of St. James High School, won the Aug. 9 special election to fill the final months of the 1st Congressional District seat in the U.S House of Representatives held by the late Jim Hagedorn. Republican Finstad received 59,788 votes while the DFL candidate, Jeff Ettinger received 55,155.
James (Jim) Bishop
James (Jim) Bishop passed away Saturday, August 6 after his battle with cancer. Preceding him – his parents, Shannon and Norma (Wassman) Bishop, six brothers and two sisters. Following graduation from St.…
After St. James, many athletes find success at college level
Lee Carlson Achievements at the high school level often signal the end of athletic competition for most, but The Plaindealer had a chance to visit with several local student- athletes preparing for another year of competition. Academic demands, a higher level of competition, and finding confidence were common challenges across involvement with a variety of sports.
From the Editor’s Desk
I don’t think I mentioned this before but I am old. I graduated from Sleepy Eye High School in 1973. There wasn’t much for girls to do in those days. A couple of girls sports were added around that time but it was too late for me—I was already not athletic.