June 2023
St. James Memorial Day Program
The St. James Honor Guard standing ready for the 21 salute at the end of the Memorial Day Program.
One Saint James kickoff event June 7
Mayor Jon Wilson is helping to lead a new initiative with the goal of strengthening the St. James community through more intentional partnerships between the organizations and businesses that already exist in this community. Together with leaders from the Chamber of Commerce, St. James Public Schools, Uniting Cultures/Uniendo Culturas, and Convivencia Hispana, Wilson is planning a kickoff event on June 7 for a brand new network called One Saint James.
DONALD MACKEY
Donald Mackey, 74, of St. James died on May 24, 2023, at his home.
Business Spotlight: Schmidt’s Bakery
Schmidt’s Bakery has been a St. James staple for 100 years since it was established in 1923.
New Nurse Practitioner at Madelia Health Clinic
Madelia Health is excited to announce that Megan Gossman, APRN, CNP, has joined our Madelia Clinic providers as a Nurse Practitioner after completing her education and certification. Gossman had been a valuable part of the Nursing Department in the Madelia Health Hospital for over 20 years prior to starting her practice in the Clinic. In addition to working shifts on the floor, she was also the Infection Prevention/Employee Health Coordinator during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2023 Graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato
Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 2,494 degrees to 2,247 students at the end of the spring 2023 semester. Hometown; Name, Degree, Major (if listed), Honor (if listed): Butterfield Ethan Sykes, BS, Political Science, Cum Laude Madelia Kristi Bakalyar, GC, Business Leadership Kristi Bakalyar, MBA, Business Administration Zachary Hammerschmidt, BS, Political Science Terrence Moore, BSME, Mechanical Engineering Pat Nelson, GC, Communication Education Sadie Nelson, BS, Special Education: Academic & Behav Srat, Magna Cum Laude Victoria Pietsch, BS, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude Keegan Titus, BS, Mathematics Teaching Dain Uhde, BS, Accounting Dain Uhde, BS, Agribusiness & Food Innovation Carson Wihlm, BS, Marketing St.