February 2025
Saint athletes honored for stellar achievements
As the winter sports season winds down, the spotlight on St. James High School student-athletes heats up. Madelyn Malmgren, Talyn Tande, and Brennan Kern all earned significant recognition for outstanding accomplishments.
Mankato rules section gymnastics, Saints beat Faribault
The Section 2A Gymnastics Tournament, held in Mankato on February 13th, saw Mankato West and East go 1-2 in the team standings. St. James ended their season in 8th place.
New Ulm road trip halts Saints’ win streak
The New Ulm Eagles defended their homecourt with a 83-57 conference win over St. James Area on February 13th. Reese Malmgren and Laila Romsdahl scored in double figures for the Saints with 22 and 10 points respectively.
Melissa Lueth Honored As One of the Best-in-State Women Wealth Advisors by Forbes
Melissa Lueth, MBA, APMA™ a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial, Inc. in Saint James, was named to the list of “Forbes Best-in-State Women Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes. The list recognizes financial advisors who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the business.
St. James High School recognizes AAA award winner and ExCEL award winners
Three St. James High School students were awarded two different awards on Friday, Feb. 7. Juniors Andrei Rivera and Katelyn Friesen were awarded the ExCEL Award for St. James. The ExCEL award is awarded to students who are active in activities, leaders in their school, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service.
House on the hill
It’s been a year now since the big move. Up and off the farm we did go after living upon the family homestead for over forty years. We’d never really gone house shopping before, so when this all began, we decided to make a wish list of sorts to sort it all out. At least that would be a starting point. Today, I found that list tucked away in the bottom of my purse and began to check off that which was granted. I was amazed that 100% of the wishes I wished for were granted.
Planning and getting things done
Monday was the start of a new career adventure for me, Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch’s editor stepped away from the paper so between now and when a new editor starts I will be filling in as an interim editor for Sleepy Eye. While doing this adds another paper for me to work on each week and proof every Wednesday, I will still be giving St. James what you are all used to from me. The only thing that may be different is how busy I am during office hours, they will stay the same but I may be bouncing in and out to make sure I have all I need for each paper done.
Saints deliver 59-56 loss to LCWM
Another winning team leaves the SJHS Event Center with a loss as St. James Area held on for a non-conference victory over Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial on February 10th. Closing out their final season as a Saint, Wyatt Haler, Brennan Kern, and Danon Sawatzky all scored in double figures on Senior Night.