March 2023
Senior Citizen ‘Birthday’
Audrey Schmidtke was born on March 19, 1925 at her home on the farm in Springfield. She graduated from Sleepy Eye Public School in 1942.
St. James Eggshell concludes season at Regionals
The Senior High Knowledge Bowl Regional Meet in Mankato was postponed from Thursday, March 16, to Monday, March 20, due to inclement weather. The St. James Eggshell team concluded their season, placing 9th in Class AA at the Regional meet with 93 points.
Community Calendar
Thursday: Friends of the Library Book Sale Friday: Friends of the Library Book Sale Saturday: Friends of the Library Book Sale Sunday: District 840 Cash for Kids Online Auction ends Tuesday: 12- 1 p.m. Rotary Club Saturday 4/8: 10 a.m. Women of Today Easter Egg Hunt Weekend Movie: Champions Events for the Watonwan County Library 3/30 @ 5:00-7:00 pm: Knitting and Crocheting in St. James All ages and abilities can come and learn how to knit and crochet with help from Tessa & Teri 4/3-4/11: Peep Diorama Contest in St. James & Madelia Libraries Anyone can create a Peep diorama and enter it into our contest! Create your diorama at home between 4/3-4/8. Then bring it to either the St. James or Madelia Branch library to be displayed. Voting will take place 4/10 & 4/11 with winners announced on 4/13!
Eagle family feeding frenzy
Butterfield’s Bettering Butterfield project to improve the city park started 5 years ago. “The fall of 2018 we formed a 501(c)(3),” said Haler.
Plans set for Better Butterfield Bash, park improvement almost finished
Plans set for Better Butterfield Bash, park improvement almost finished Butterfield’s Bettering Butterfield project to improve the city park started 5 years ago. “The fall… Login to continue reading Login…
Boys Basketball Closes Book on 2022-23 Season
The St. James Saints basketball team held their awards banquet at the Presbyterian Church on March 20th.
Awards Banquet Reflects Season of Progress For SJA Wrestling
The St. James Area wrestling banquet took place on March 13th with early photos in last week’s Plaindealer.
St. James Veterinary Clinic is settling into its new clinic
In the Spring and Summer of 2022, the St. James Veterinary Clinic was having its new location renovated. They were adding exam rooms, and lobby areas to list a few of the things added to the building. This past September staff moved everything over to the new clinic and opened it for all their clients.
Madelia Health to Operate Amberfield Place Senior Living Apartments
Madelia, Minn. – Madelia Health (MH) announced this week that they will be taking over the ownership and operation of the Amberfield Senior Living Apartment complex that is attached to their facility in Madelia. The space is currently owned by South Central Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority and managed by Great Lakes Management. The transition to MH will begin on March 1st, 2023.