October 2025
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…

Where it all starts
Recently, while poring through the piles of fan mail, a note caught my eye. It was a valid point, the fact that at no point… Login to continue reading Login…

FOOTBALL: Big plays key St. James return to win column
St. James Area exploded for 27 points in the second quarter of a Oct. 3 game against Martin County West and moved its season record to 4-2 after a 40-8 final.

Seventh Street work moves ahead
Traffic could resume in near future

TENNIS: Saints head to state as Section 2A champs
St. James swept through the Section 2A tournament, beating Fairmont and Maple River to defend its Section 2A title Oct. 2 at Gustavus Adolphus College and qualify for the state tourney.
At the library
A calendar of events throughout the Watonwan County Library and Multicultural Learning Center James Library. THURSDAY, OCT. 9 Good Life, Good Death: Conversation and Education,… Login to continue reading Login…

Dedicated cheer team adds fun to events
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Group plans share the fun during cheer clinic today Friday night fans see football action, and excitement on… Login to continue reading Login…

CROSS COUNTRY: Fairmont is final tuneup for Saints
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer St. James Area ran in the I-90 Invite Oct. 2 at Fairmont’s Cedar Creek Park, the final regular… Login to continue reading Login…

OUR VIEW: Thank you for supporting the work of local newspapers
National Newspaper Week recognizes importance of local news source As we celebrate the 85th anniversary of National Newspaper Week Oct. 5-11 it’s crucial to acknowledge… Login to continue reading Login…

VOLLEYBALL: Saints sweep Waseca in Big South match
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer St. James added another victory to the 2025 mark with a 3-0 home win over Waseca on Sept.… Login to continue reading Login…