October 2022
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Pastor Robert Springer 507-3755044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday - 9 a.m.
Blended Families—Blended Souls
“YOU have a blended family, Kathy.” The bold statement was bestowed upon me one day. Unsolicited, it was proclaimed as if to point out something of which I was not aware.
St. James Police Dept. receives training grant
At the St. James City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct.

St. James Grad Performs Life-saving Measure Before Police Shift
Micheal Dahl, 2012 St. James High School graduate, sprang into action at the Timberwolf Crossfit Gym on October 20th and is credited with saving the life of Pat Vermilyea. A member of the South St. Paul Police Department, Sergeant Dahl maintained care until medical staff arrived and later headed in for his night shift.
Community Calendar
Saturday: 1-5 p.m. Halloween SXS/UTV Poker Run; 4:30-6:30 p.m. Trunk or Treat @ St. Paul’s Lutheran Church & School; 5:30 p.m. Butterfield-Odin Prom The Halloween Trail (kids trail starts at 5:30 and spooku trail starts at 8).
St. James Police Department receives grant to enhance training
On Tuesday, October 18 2022 the St. James City Council approved unanimously to accept a grant in the amount of $155,159.89 from the Untied States Department of Justice (DOJ) to purchase equipment to enhance police office training in De-Escalation, Autism Awareness, and Effectively Communicating with the Public, among other training topics.
St. James School Board Candidates
With election day approaching, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, the Plaindealer gave the candidates for St. James School Board the opportunity to provide information to the voters. They were asked why they want to serve on the School Board and to comment on the top two or three issues the council will be or should be dealing with in the next few years.

Watonwan County Commissioner Candidates
I have served as the District 2 County Commissioner for four years. Due to the census, the district has changed, and I cannot be considered as the incumbent.

Kenneth J. Bratland
ST. JAMES: A Celebration of Life Service for Kenneth J. Bratland, 88, of St. James will be held at Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 11… Login to continue reading Login…

Jerry Noren
Jerry Noren, 71, of St. James passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System- Fairmont. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Saturday,… Login to continue reading Login…