May 2025

Rotary Club recognizes SJHS seniors
The annual Rotary breakfast took place May 13 at St. James High School with awards presented by instructors representing a variety of departments. The service organization has a tradition of hosting the event at the end of each school year.

A closer look at a positive news item
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Church Schedules
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-375-5044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Thursday: Bazaar Sewing; 2 p.m. WOW with Bible Study Sunday: 9 a.m.… Login to continue reading Login…

Dawson shares vision as St. James Schools next leader
Northside Elementary principal selected from field of 11 superintendent candidates
TOWN BALL: A’s pound Fairfax 17-0 to launch season
Amateur baseball opened in a big way for the St. James A’s as they built a 15-0 lead after three innings May 11 at Fairfax.

BOYS TENNIS: Section runner-up Saints challenge top teams
St. James beats Litchfield, falls to SW Christian St. James Area’s 2025 Section 2A efforts included a pair of wins and an upset victory over… Login to continue reading Login…

SOFTBALL: Saints rally to win in last at bat
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Edging Belle Plaine provides better playoff positioning In a key Section 2AA matchup May 15, St. James Area… Login to continue reading Login…
That time of year: Questions, answers about road construction season
Road construction season is in full swing: the Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced nearly 180 road and bridge construction projects across the state, in… Login to continue reading Login…
Get a charge out of Ride & Drive event
It’s more than an electric vehicle showcase Saturday Recharge Minnesota is partnering with the City of St. James, Climate Smart St. James, and St. James… Login to continue reading Login…

TRACK & FIELD: Relays and individuals earn all-conference honors
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Boys, girls 4×800 relays take second, All-BSC honors The May 10 track meet at Pipestone included the Small… Login to continue reading Login…