March 2023
Business Spotlight: Super 8
Business Spotlight: Super 8 Last year the St. James Super 8 was purchased by Sanjayick Patel.
Watonwan County Sheriff’s Office
Madelia- On March 6, 2023, at 12:45 p.m., officers of the Madelia Police Department and deputies of the Watonwan County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the report of a stabbing at a trailer located at 25 5th Street NW Lot A3 in Madelia.
Artist of the Week
Parents Erica and Chad Schrieber What is your favorite medium in art? pencil drawing Favorite color? Blue Favorite work of art created? cityscape printmaking What do you want to be when you grow up? artist .
March City Newsletter
Last week the City of St. James released this month’s newsletter.
Community Calendar
Thursday: 12-1 p.m. Chamber Board Meeting Tuesday:12- 1 p.m. Rotary Club Weekend Movie: Creed III Events for the Watonwan County Library 3/9 @ 3:00-5:00 pm: Adventure Club in Madelia In partnership with 4H MN Extension and Community Ed, we have teamed up for Adventure Club. Kids will need to sign up ahead of time through school, as they always have. This month’s activity will be I-Spy bottles and will be held in the high school home ec room.
Saints Offense Turns Out the Lights Early at Madelia
The St. James Area basketball team proved ready to play in a 82-55 non-conference victory at Madelia on February 20th. Bennett Flohrs’ 17 points paced the winners with Wyatt Haler close behind at 16 points.
Salutators honor 4 local businesses
In February, the St. James Salutators visited 4 local businesses to welcome them to the community.
Sodeman’s Stellar Play Nets KEYC Honor
The St. James Area girls basketball’s season includes many highlights, amongst them is the KEYC Player of the Week honor for Taylor Sodeman. The Mankato television station recognizes an area player weekly, selected from schools and teams in the viewing area.
St. James Area Recognizes Kayl Johnson as Leader With ExCEL Award
Honored with the 2023 ExCEL Award for St. James High School, Kayl Johnson received her award during the Saintettes Extravaganza on January 28th. The award is reserved for juniors who demonstrate excellence and leadership both in and out of school.
Miest to State, Eight Saints Place at Section 2A Wrestling
A young Saints squad earned several high placings at the Section 2A Individual Tournament in Jackson on February 25th. An exciting second place finish by Levi Miest punched his ticket to the State Tournament on March 3rd with his session starting at 9:00 that morning at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.