November 2022

Finstad Appreciates Journey to Second Successful Congressional Bid
Fresh off an August special election victory, St. James High School grad Brad Finstad soon found himself campaigning for a full term, winning another election in November. Congressman Finstad granted an interview with the Plaindealer to recap plenty of events in a short timespan.

Artist of the Week
This week’s Artist of the Week is Northside Elementary’s second grader Kenna Warner. Parents Erin and Jay Warner What is your favorite medium in art? Pencils Favorite color? Teal Favorite work of art created? Drawings of people What do you want to be when you grow up? Singer .
Holidays starting in Butterfield kicks off to the holiday season
Thanksgiving is here and Christmas is around the corner. Between both holidays the City of Butterfield has its annual Christmas events.

Keith Olson
Keith Olson, 78, of St. James passed away at his home on Monday, November 21, 2022. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Albion Lutheran Church, rural…
Keith Olson
Keith Olson, 78, of rural St. James passed away at his home on Monday, November 21, 2022. Funeral services are pending at Sturm Funeral Home in St. James.
Marjorie Moulton
Marjorie Moulton, 96, of St. James passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health Care System St. James. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m., Saturday, December…

Irene Carol Wiken
Irene Carol Wiken, 94, of rural Hanska died on November 16, 2022, at New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm surrounded by her family. Visitation will be on Monday, November 21,…

NDSU Makes Successful Pitch for St. James Area’s Bowers
Elite success garners attention from all corners and for the Saints Addie Bowers the attention led to signing a National Letter of Intent with North Dakota State University. The FCS program has captured 10 of 14 Summit League titles under the direction of Head Coach Darren Mueller.


First Days of Practice
New head coach Sydney Farber spots a gymnast on the bars during the first day of gymnastics practice. .