December 2022

Winter Carnival 1998 Parade
This week is the Winter Carnival, the light parade has been a staple of the carnival for decades. Take a look back at the 1998 Winter Carnival and its parade of lights.
Bruce Bakke
Bruce Bakke, 72, of Truman died on December 4, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Fairmont. Visitation will be on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 10-11 a.m. at the Funeral Home,…
Robert “Bob” Plath
Robert “Bob” Plath, 86, of St. James passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems – St. James. Visitation will be from 12 until 1 p.m.…

10th graders show what they know about health
Last Tuesday, Steve Chapin’s 10th grade Health Class held its health fair. Every health class does a Health Fair to end the trimester.

Home Opener for Saintettes is
The St. James Area Saintettes will host an Invitational competition on Thursday, December 1st, with a 6:00 start time.

Sports Schedule
Varsity Sports Schedule December 1st • Danceline Invitational (H) 6:00 • Gymnastics at JCC (A) 6:00 2nd • BBB vs GFW (H) 7:15 3rd • Wrestling Tournament (H) 9:45am • Danceline at Cannon Falls (A) TBD December 6th • Wrestling Quadrangular (H) 5:00 • BBB at New Richland (A) 7:15 December 8th • GBB/BBB vs Pipestone (H) 6:00 • Gymnastics at Gustavus Adolphus (A) 6:00 Notes B squad basketball games start at 6:00, varsity follows. The November 29th GBB game has been postponed, no makeup date known yet.

Paul Krueger Classic Tournament Brings Wrestling Crowd to St. James
Eight wrestling programs will battle it out for early success with the annual home tourney hosted by the St. James Area Saints. Competition will take place on multiple wrestling mats, starting mid-morning and running into later afternoon.
Grace Strenge
Grace Strenge, 91, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Viborg, S.D. Funeral services will be 10: 30 a .
Fay Doris Williams
Fay Doris Williams, 87, of St. James died on November 28, 2022, at Mayo Systems Health Systems in St.
Marjorie Moulton
Marjorie Moulton, 96, of St. James passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health Care System St.