July 2025
LEGION BASEBALL: Post 33 season ends against Luverne
St. James finishes season with 13-6-1 record
You Are… So Be
BY THE REV. JACOB SCHLOMER The words we are focusing in on today are from 1 Peter 2. Peter reminds us of the identity that… Login to continue reading Login…
Large crowds visit county fair
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Early disruptions gave way to an impressive turnout for the 146th Watonwan County Fair this past weekend. Becky… Login to continue reading Login…
Watonwan County Fair 2025 memories
Scenes from the Watonwan County Fair July 17-20. Photos by Lee Carlson. Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Youth learn about Saints track program
Along with the regular summer camps, a new offering for the summer of 2025 was track and field. St. James High School track and field and cross country coach Kari Miest led the activities.
School Board meeting features new administrators
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer The start of a new era came during the ISD 840 school board meeting July 14 as new… Login to continue reading Login…
City Hall hosts help desk for CD1
In an effort to provide support for a variety of services, Congressman Brad Finstad announced a mobile help desk scheduled for St. James Aug. 1… Login to continue reading Login…
JUNIOR LEGION BASEBALL: St. James falls to Springfield in playoffs
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Scoring first was not enough in an 11-4 loss to Springfield in a playoff game Sunday at Luverne.… Login to continue reading Login…
Ceremony to honor county’s ‘Last Union Soldier’
Sons of Union Veterans will conduct event July 26 in Madelia Corporal John C. Jordan, the last Civil War veteran buried in Watonwan County, will… Login to continue reading Login…
Absolutely right
It is hard to find consistent examples of absolutes. We can change. Times can change. What we once thought as a line that could not… Login to continue reading Login…