March 2025
Lose the fear, live the golden rule
BY PASTOR MANDY FRANCE I recently attended my kindergarten son’s school conference. For part of the conference, the teacher asks the student what they have… Login to continue reading Login…
Track teams open season indoors at MSU
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Boys, girls each claim one first-place finish Weeks of practice led to the first track meet for St.… Login to continue reading Login…
Briar Cliff run to national semifinals includes local link
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Taylor Sodeman played big role in team’s NAIA finish Briar Cliff University, along with St. James graduate Taylor… Login to continue reading Login…
Mayo answers: Why can’t I lose weight?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: It seems like no matter what I do, I can’t lose weight. Most of my family members struggle with their weight too.… Login to continue reading Login…
City, EMS system recognize life-saving efforts
The City of St. James and the South-Central Minnesota EMS Regional System recently recognized the emergency responders, medical personnel and bystanders who played a crucial… Login to continue reading Login…
Riverdale Rockets use grant to assist food shelf
The Riverdale Rockets 4-H Club successfully complete its project funded by the Minnesota 4-H Food Partner Grant. The club received a $500 grant and expanded… Login to continue reading Login…
Severe weather awareness and SKYWARN training
It’s a nice evening on a rural farm site and the sun is about to set in an hour. Soon, the winds pick up and… Login to continue reading Login…
Fogelman: Budget forecast trending wrong way
When Minnesota’s economic experts unveiled their latest projections for Minnesota’s budget outlook two weeks ago, state Rep. Marj Fogelman, R-Fulda, said the numbers continue to… Login to continue reading Login…
Improved Saints honor season at annual banquet
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Team hopes strong finish means more success next season On the heels of an impressive late-season surge, the… Login to continue reading Login…
Saints’ girls celebrate banner season
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Strong finish, several returning players give reason for optimism The 2024-25 St. James Area hoops season for girls… Login to continue reading Login…