June 2025

St. James schools salutes retiring teachers
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Three remembered for their commitment to students With the close of the school year, several teachers in the… Login to continue reading Login…
BASEBALL: Fairmont ends Saints’ season
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer An outstanding season that saw St. James Area compile a 15-6 record came to an end at Blue… Login to continue reading Login…

JUNIOR LEGION BASEBALL: Post 33 second at Luverne Tournament
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer A pair of victories put the St. James Jr. Legion team in the championship game of the Luverne… Login to continue reading Login…

Experience, enthusiasm follow new principal
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Although the new administrator at Northside Elementary will be a principal for the first time, Keri Murphy brings… Login to continue reading Login…

Specific serpentine strategies
Many readers turn to Beyond Reason for helpful, everyday advice. How do I politely decline an invitation to play pickleball? (Move.) How do I get… Login to continue reading Login…

BASEBALL: Banquet highlights Saints’ stellar 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…
St. James 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…

St. James shooting for state
The St. James trapshooting team heads to Alexandria on June 16th to compete for a chance to shoot at the MSHSL State Championships in Prior Lake. Pictured are, front row, from left, Charlie Carlson, Jayger Romsdahl, Owen Eischen, George Stevensen, Cadence Berg, Allie Winkelman, Charlie Curry, Brody Overson, Brett Blom, Kaitlyn Schlomann, Hadley Swanson, Jaycee Swanson, Abigail Meyer, Haidyn Robertson, Dacen Anderson, Hayden Peterson; middle, Thomas Wolner, Knoxyn Barrett, Evan Flohrs, Jayse Siem, Judson Brekke, Adrian Rodriguez-Farr, Brody Romsdahl, Trey Moser, Layton Erickson, Julia Westman, Reese Malmgren, Kendall Malmgren, Madelyn Malmgren, Journey Swanson, Rylie Peterson, Kalon Erickson, Blake Rathman, Alek Anderson, Carson Kiecker, Ethan Leimer; back, Coach Ed Rathman, Coach Matt Winkelman, Coach Keith Schulte, Teagan Erickson, Zachary Curry, Knoxx Romsdahl, Kaid Sandbo, Derrek Wallace, Carter Wolner, Breyden Sodeman, Alex Aden, Griffin Jones, Drew Swanson, Jacob Wallace, Spence Kolden, Peyton Wolner, Braden Haler, Levi Christensen, Max Westman, Sawyer Olson, Kamden Schulte, Coach Ethan Curry, Coach Dewey Rankin (front), Coach Harrison Quick (back), Coach Jesse Friedrich, Coach Caleb Curry; and not pictured, Claire Carlson.
JUNIOR LEGION BASEBALL: Early lead stands for St. Peter in Post 33 loss
BY LEE CARLSONFor the Plaindealer The visiting St. Peter Jr. Legion scored just one more run after a three-run first inning, but it was enough… Login to continue reading Login…