August 2023
43rd St. James Open Doubles Tournament
Sarah Shelander Editor The St. James Open Doubles Tournament hosted its 43rd tournament on Saturday. Tennis players of all ages took their rackets to the… Login to continue reading Login…
Court Reports
Speeding: Maria Diaz, Madelia, 45/30, Fine $140; Jerry Freimuth, Worthington, 86/65, Fine $150; Lance Junker, Butterfield, 70/55, Fine $140; Laura Olsen, Fairmont, 73/55, Fine $… Login to continue reading Login…
Council meetings set to move to new council chambers
Sarah Shelander Editor The St. Jame City Council held its meeting on Tuesday. It was the second to last of the last City Council meetings… Login to continue reading Login…
First Lutheran Church Prepares for Sesquicentennial Celebration
Lee Carlson History abounds for First Lutheran Church of St. James as it looks back at the inception in 1873 and also towards the future,… Login to continue reading Login…
St. James History: Past and Present Businesses
Marion Edgar Style St. James Historical Society Looking back to main street: Thinking about Doris Hovden and Marlene Eckstrom running BeVans, one of the best… Login to continue reading Login…
Community Calendar
Thursday: 12 p.m. Chamber Board Meeting Saturday: 11 a.m (All day) Eagles Club bean bag event and band fundraiser Tuesday: 10: 30 a.m. Coffee with… Login to continue reading Login…
Update from Mayor Jon Wilson
Mayor Jon Wilson As the summer days continue to roar through, continue to check on people that may not have air conditioning for possible heat-related… Login to continue reading Login…
Senior Spotlight: Dale and Marlene Eckstrom
Barb Holmgren My interview this month is with Dale and Marlene Eckstrom. They have lived all their life in Watonwan County and still live on… Login to continue reading Login…
Summer of Baseball Ends for St. James Players
Lee Carlson Although St. James has not field a town team in years, several players on nearby teams hail from St. James. With a playoff… Login to continue reading Login…
Breathe
Pastor Mandy France AES Ministries “Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy… Login to continue reading Login…