September 2023

County Relay for Life walks for hope for its 25th year
Sarah Shelander Editor Cancer survivors and fighters and everyone who supports them, were at the Watonwan County Fair Grounds Saturday afternoon for the Watonwan County… Login to continue reading Login…
Opposites
Rev. David Lick First Presbyterian Church My least favorite year of school was third grade. I had some decent friends in the class, but not… Login to continue reading Login…

A historical life remembered!
Anne Sorensen St. James Historical Society Zoe Dettwiler Newberg Isaacson 1929-2020 Zoe was a charter member of the St James Branch of the Watonwan County… Login to continue reading Login…

Continuing the Conversation
Pat Branstad Climate Smart St. James Last February, more than 75 individuals in the St. James area came together for a “Community Conversation” event where… Login to continue reading Login…
Community Calendar
Thursday: 12 p.m. Chamber Board Meeting Saturday: 4-10 p.m. Fiesta Convivencia Hispana Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. Coffee with the Mayor (National Honor Society) Wednesday: 2:30-5:30 p.m.… Login to continue reading Login…

Saints Split Matches on Consecutive to Start Week
Lee Carlson The Saints will host the New Ulm Eagles on Thursday, September 14th for a Big South Conference matchup. Monday night St. James Area… Login to continue reading Login…
Saints Rise to Defeat Top BSC And Section Foes
Lee Carlson In a matter of days, the St. James Area tennis team defeated a pair of Big South Conference opponents who also happen to… Login to continue reading Login…

Central Farm Service’s new grain mill in St. James will soon be in production
Sarah Shelander Editor On April 18, 2022, Central Farm Service (CFS) began building its new feed mill in St. James, with the goal of having… Login to continue reading Login…

Update from Mayor Jon Wilson
Mayor Jon Wilson Where did that summer of 2023 go? St. James’ student-athletes have already competed in the 2023 fall seasons and school is starting… Login to continue reading Login…

New Teacher
Sarah Shelander Editor The Plaindealer is introducing the last new teacher for this year. Michelle Kastner will be teaching 7th and 8th Grade Special Education.… Login to continue reading Login…