October 2025
TENNIS: Saints aim for successful state tournament
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer St. James team, two singles players will compete next week St. James Area returns to the State Class… Login to continue reading Login…
At the library
A calendar of events throughout the Watonwan County Library and Multicultural Learning Center James Library. THURSDAY, OCT. 16 Evening Storytime, 6 p.m. in St. James.… Login to continue reading Login…

FOOTBALL: Westman scores four TDs as Saints win
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer St. James Area moved its season record to 5-2 with a 41-27 win over Mayer Lutheran Friday. Max… Login to continue reading Login…

CROSS COUNTRY: Saints use Minn-Iowa course to prep for BSC
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer The Big South Conference meet awaited St. James Area cross country teams as they competed at the Buc… Login to continue reading Login…

Local crafters enjoy Band Box setting
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Open house included crafters from throughout the area Perfect weather accented an excellent match where a historic building… Login to continue reading Login…

Editorial cartoon
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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…

Grand opening approaches for car wash
Although the construction and location of Crystal Clean Car Wash has not been a mystery, the date to commence operation was up for guesses. The… Login to continue reading Login…

Don’t miss out on savings
Community Insider Perks program offers deals for Rail subscribers

Youth gain experience racing
The annual run for elementary and middle school students Sept. 29 included entries spanning first through sixth grade. Younger runners in each division held up well in the midst of warm weather.