July 2025

LEGION BASEBALL: Brekken’s homer seals sweep of Blue Earth
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Post 33 squad now turns attention to tournament Post 33 swept Blue Earth in a road doubleheader June… Login to continue reading Login…
Church Schedules
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-758-1027, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:20 a.m. Sunday School Butterfield… Login to continue reading Login…
TOWN BALL: A’s claim rare win at Lamberton
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Extra innings smiled on the St. James A’s again as they win 3-2 at Lamberton on July 1.… Login to continue reading Login…

Persistence pays off with new road
Push that began in 2021 will come to fruition this year with infrastructure improvements
Extension plans three Beef x Dairy programs
With calf prices at record highs, it’s more important than ever for producers to capture top dollar for every calf sold — without leaving money… Login to continue reading Login…
At the library
A calendar of events throughout the Watonwan County Library and Multicultural Learning Center James Library. SATURDAY, JULY 12 Sensory Play, 10 a.m. in St. James.… Login to continue reading Login…

County Fair will offer schedule packed with fun
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer 146th Edition set for July 17-20 With a week left, preparation and final plans are coming together for… Login to continue reading Login…
JUNIOR LEGION BASEBALL: St. James drops a pair of games
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Late loss to Sleepy Eye follows defeat by New Ulm The St. James Junior Legion squad led for… Login to continue reading Login…

One for the money, two for the show
Despite hailing from a farm in the midst of a deeply rural area, membership in 4-H and FFA eluded my siblings and me. Our school… Login to continue reading Login…
Legion baseball teams open playoffs at home
The 2025 American Legion Sub-Sub-State District C baseball playoffs started Monday.