June 2025

SOFTBALL: St. James celebrates strong season
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Victories were the theme for the 2025 Saints softball crew, as they finished 16-8 with several upset wins… Login to continue reading Login…

BASEBALL: Banquet highlights Saints’ stella season
The 2025 St. James Area baseball team rolled up a 15-6 record, the best in many years, and the team’s awards banquet reflected the many accomplishments.

Timely teacher tribute
BY LEE CARLSON For the St. James Plaindealer Friesen receives Golden Apple Award A pleasant surprise capped the 2024-2025 year for Northside Elementary School teacher… Login to continue reading Login…
Church Schedules
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-758-1027, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Thursday: Bazaar Sewing; 2 p.m. WOW with Bible Study Sunday: 9 a.m.… Login to continue reading Login…

Construction ongoing at two projects
They say summer is construction season, and that certainly holds true in St. James this summer where work has been under way on downtown streets and for the new splash pad.
Camp of future champs set to launch
Four different camp sessions are scheduled for the St. James-Madelia wrestlers, from preschoolers through incoming seniors and will run from June 24-26 at St. James… Login to continue reading Login…
JR. LEGION BASEBALL: Jr. Legion picks up wins over Madelia, BE/W
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer St. James Junior Legion Post 33 picked up a pair of wins Saturday, following a win over Blue… Login to continue reading Login…
At the library
A calendar of events throughout the Watonwan County Library and Multicultural Learning Center James Library. JUNE 16-21 Friends of the St. James Library Book Sale… Login to continue reading Login…

Future educators sign official intent
St. James High School held a ceremony May 28 for Future Teacher Signing Day to recognize 2025 graduates intending to become a teacher or coach. Held in the foyer outside the Event Center, each senior was joined by someone who inspired them.

DeMaris caps impressive career with state meet run
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer St. James/Madelia senior finishes 14th in 3,200 Setting a fast pace early, Josiah DeMaris represented the St. James/Madelia… Login to continue reading Login…