October 2022
Jay John Jaskulke
BUTTERFIELD – Jay John Jaskulke, 68, of Butterfield, formerly of Fairmont, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022. A service for Jay will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 19 at…

Ruth Schmillen
Ruth Schmillen, 105, of St. James passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society Pleasant View in St. James. Memorial services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 8,…
Kevin James Bigaouette
Kevin James Bigaouette, 65, passed October 25 2022. He is survived by his wife Joann, his sisters Shannon, Colleen, Kelly Farm (Jim) and brother Brian (Michaela). Also survived by brother-in-law Robert…

Season Finale at Sleepy Eye is 46-15 Defeat
The host team of Sleepy Eye came out ready to roll, scoring twice in the opening minutes, and did not look back as the St. James Area Saints ended their regular season 1-7. The Saints earned the #7 seed and traveled to Pipestone on Tuesday, October 25th.

Watonwan County Entertainment Association 2023-24
Last week the WCEA board invited me to their meeting. At this meeting the board reviewed the possible acts to bring to St.


Class of 1957 65 year reunion
St. James High School Class of 1957 members met at St. James American Legion at noon for lunch, reminiscing, and picture. 18 members and six spouses were in attendance on Monday, September 17. The class will meet next on Sept. 16,

St. James Area Tennis Battles Returning State Champ to Final Point
Knotted at 3-3 with SJA on Tuesday October 25th, defending Class A State Champ Breck posted the decisive point needed to advance in the championship bracket. The Saints would go on to post a 5-2 victory over Staples-Motley, advancing to the consolation championship against Pine City at noon on Wednesday, October 26th.


Students visit Meadowlark
St. Paul’s Lutheran School students had a field trip to Meadowlark Prairie Outdoor Lab.