April 2025

LEE CARLSON: Such a fun age
Chuckled the other day when I came across a perfect response to chit chat about children, or adults, of every age. This person simply responds,… Login to continue reading Login…


Home interior trends on the rise
Trends that seem ubiquitous one day can seemingly vanish before the sun rises again just 24 hours later. That’s especially true in the digital age,… Login to continue reading Login…

Earth Week activities include Meadowlark tours
BY LEE CARLSONFor the Plaindealer Focus will be on prairie enhancement efforts Meadowlark Prairies Outdoor Lab plans guided tours of the wilderness area Friday, April… Login to continue reading Login…

SOFTBALL: A perfect day on the diamond for St. James pitcher, hitter
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Bowers, Mohwinkel perfect in their own way as Saints beat Bucs One day after her first no-hitter, Laney… Login to continue reading Login…

SOFTBALL: Bowers no-no dumps Blue Earth Area
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Saints pitcher recorded every out by strikeout in four-inning win Laney Bowers made short work of the Blue… Login to continue reading Login…
TRACK AND FIELD: St. James-Madelia second at Buc Invite
St. James-Madelia boys edged out several teams to take runner-up honors at the Blue Earth Area Buc Invite on April 11. Josiah DeMaris was the… Login to continue reading Login…
SOFTBALL: Saints drop two at Fairmont
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Saints softball journeyed to Fairmont for a twinbill April 10 against a squad averaging 19 runs a game.… Login to continue reading Login…