January 2023
Robert Melvin Roeglin
Robert Melvin Roeglin, 86, of St. James died on January 4, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. Visitation with a Rosary will be on Thursday, January 12, 2023 from…
Sodeman Joins Elite Hoops Group With 1,000th Career Point
St. James Area provided fans plenty of excitement in the final tournament game on December 28th, leading 51-18 at halftime and no score garnered more attention than a basket from Taylor Sodeman. The SJA senior who is signed to play college hoops at Briar Cliff University next year sank a basket towards the end of the 1st half and eclipsed 1,000 points.
Flashback to 1957 Highlights
Blizzard conditions hit early this week and hit hard, postponing events. Looking back seven decades at SJHS happenings will be the next best thing for St.
Weekly Sports Schedule
January 5th • Wrestling Triangular at Wabasso January 6th • Danceline at Lac Qui Parle • BBB at Windom (6:00) • GBB at Windom (7:15) January 7th • Youth Individual Wrestling Tournament at SJHS January 8th • Youth Team Wrestling Tournament at SJHS January 9th • GBB at Waterville • Danceline at Marshall • Gymnastics at Marshall January 10th• Wrestling Quadrangular at Springfield • GBB vs Blue Earth Area • BBB at Blue Earth Rescheduled Events from January 3rd • GBB is now set for the 16th at New Ulm • BBB is now set for the 23rd versus New Ulm • Gymnastics will now host Windom on the 23rd .
St. James Cyclones Set to Host Youth Wrestling Tournament
Youth wrestlers, coaches, and families are set to converge on St. James Area High School for a two-day tournament January 7th and 8th. Starting in 2023 the event will recognize SJHS wrestling legend Jeff Nelson, a member of the 1972 State Championship team and Hall of Famer.
Saints Regain Winning Ways to Close NRHEG Tourney With Win
After an opening round loss in the New Richland tournament Saint James Area rebounded to post a convincing 78-38 victory over Minnesota Valley Lutheran as Taylor Sodeman scored her 1,000th point. Scoring leaders were sisters Jacey and Journey Swanson with 18 and 16 points respectively during the game on December 28th.
KMS Trio Spells Trouble for SJA in 91-71 Loss at Windom Tourney
The championship game of the Windom Holiday Tournament matched the St. James Area Saints and the Kerkhoven-Murdock- Sundberg Saints on December 28th. Three players for KMS accounted for 74 of their 91 points and the Saints dropped to 3-3 to close the 2022 portion of the season schedule.
Theology in the Trenches: Grocery Shopping
Our area grocery store is changing hands. As I made my purchases today, I realized just how much a part of our family this particular store has been throughout the years. I was grieving and feeling it deep as I meandered through the aisles trying to focus on my list rather than on the shelves which appeared to be less stocked than usual. As I rounded the corner of my final lap, I noted the stack of sweatshirts was down in number signaling they may not be restocked any time soon.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-3755044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m. Fellowship Butterfield Community Bible Church Pastor Tim Hall 507-621-1546, 100 Chapman Ave., Butterfield Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.