August 2025

Watonwan County 4-H’er to attend National 4-H Congress
Heil one of nine Minnesota 4-H youth were selected as delegates Vannah Heil of St. James will be among more than 700 youth from across… Login to continue reading Login…
St. James Community Fund Distributes Donations
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer 20 organizations benefit from more than $12,000 in donations Twenty organizations received more than $12,000 in donations during… Login to continue reading Login…

The peak of happiness
How good can it get? If you imagine your happiest moment, what would it look like? We found out on August 20. Our first child… Login to continue reading Login…

Busy agenda set for Godahl Day
Community festival boasts long history of family fun

GIRLS TENNIS: Saints prove worthy of top competition
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Team earns wins over three teams from large schools A new development for Minnesota high school girls tennis… Login to continue reading Login…

CROSS COUNTRY: Off and running
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Saints open season at Fairmont Early Bird Invite St. James Area launched its cross country season at the… Login to continue reading Login…
At the library
A calendar of events throughout the Watonwan County Library and Multicultural Learning Center James Library. THURSDAY, AUG. 28 Knitting Club, 5 p.m. in St. James.… Login to continue reading Login…

Haler hits 100-win club early in season
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer St. James senior says she has more goals to meet Playing No. 1 singles does not guarantee wins.… Login to continue reading Login…
State amateur baseball tourney has local flavor
Area players, three region teams still competing The 2025 Minnesota Baseball Association State Amateur Baseball Tournament is being held in Hutchinson, Brownton and Gaylord and… Login to continue reading Login…

Three county youth to serve with state 4-H program
Beckendorf, Heil, Agustin chosen for Ambassador role Three Watonwan County 4-H’ers will step into statewide leadership positions as part of the Minnesota State 4-H Ambassadors… Login to continue reading Login…