May 2025

The waiting is the hardest part
It’s almost summer. Actually, it’s not. You would have had a hard time telling students in our area that last week, with outstanding stretches of… Login to continue reading Login…

Haunted by the chords of Kidz Bop
Innocence is a gift. It’s fleeting. Innocence is more than the absence of knowledge; it is a kind of purity of the soul. And perhaps… Login to continue reading Login…
LETTER: Poppies make a statement of support
As a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 33 I hold a special place in my heart for the parents, siblings, spouses and friends of… Login to continue reading Login…

St. James claims two wins in own tourney
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Reid hits 50 career wins mark Neither Spring Lake Park nor Mound-Westonka could find the answer to the… Login to continue reading Login…

Area residents join nationwide protests
St. James residents joined in a wave of protests occurring across the nation in response to concerns about government instability impacting democracy, immigration, Social Security, the Veterans Administration, and the economy.

Considering a breezy situation
My daughter rummages around in the toy closet a lot. She inspects. She considers. She uses a broomstick to loosen toys higher up so they… Login to continue reading Login…

St. James FFAers earn recognition at FFA convention
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Keeley Runge receives proficiency award, state leadership team spot More than 4,000 FFA members from across Minnesota gathered… Login to continue reading Login…

Book publication a revealing process for St. James native
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer St. James grad learned about herself while writing ‘Sacred Sanity’ For St. James High School graduate Tessa Thulien,… Login to continue reading Login…