September 2022

Jacob Runge receives 2022 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction Scholarship
The Minnesota Livestock Breeders’ Association 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction Scholarship is presented each year to 4-H and FFA youth who are active members and exhibitors during the year of application. The participants are selected based on leadership experience and personal growth achievements. Additionally the scholarship rewards academic excellence and outstanding livestock production.

Runners continue development at Mt. Lake cross country meet
Lee Carlson The St. James Area cross country teams traveled to Mt.

Ask a Trooper – Ted Foss Law
Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: What is the Ted Foss law in Minnesota? Answer: The law got its name from a tragedy.

Fun in La Salle
La Salle Day was celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 3, with fun for kids - such as this bouncy house and a petting zoo and pony rides - a bean bag tournament, a car show, music and food.
Tennis team’s efforts recognized as among best in state
Lee Carlson Early polls have put St. James in the top tier for girls tennis in Minnesota high school action.

Saints season opener at Sherburn ends at 40-7
Lee Carlson The St. James Area football team traveled to play Martin County West on Friday, Sept.

Cheer Team looks to make some noise during 2022 season
Lee Carlson Resurrecting the Cheer Team turned out to be a welcome addition to Friday nights and 2022 sees an even larger squad, led by Beth Johnson. The group has been working hard with plans for a different theme at each game, starting with Jersey Night this Friday against MVL.
Habit of close volleyball games carries on to road trip
Lee Carlson The St. James Area volleyball team took to the road on Tuesday, Sept.
Season starts with 22-0 victory for younger SJA gridders
Lee Carlson St. James Area has a full slate of JV football games as the program continues to build and the team stepped forth on the right foot with a shutout of the Martin County West Mavericks on Tuesday, Sept.