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Theology in the Trenches: Grocery Shopping
Our area grocery store is changing hands. As I made my purchases today, I realized just how much a part of our family this particular store has been throughout the years. I was grieving and feeling it deep as I meandered through the aisles trying to focus on my list rather than on the shelves which appeared to be less stocked than usual. As I rounded the corner of my final lap, I noted the stack of sweatshirts was down in number signaling they may not be restocked any time soon.
KMS Trio Spells Trouble for SJA in 91-71 Loss at Windom Tourney
The championship game of the Windom Holiday Tournament matched the St. James Area Saints and the Kerkhoven-Murdock- Sundberg Saints on December 28th. Three players for KMS accounted for 74 of their 91 points and the Saints dropped to 3-3 to close the 2022 portion of the season schedule.
Saints Regain Winning Ways to Close NRHEG Tourney With Win
After an opening round loss in the New Richland tournament Saint James Area rebounded to post a convincing 78-38 victory over Minnesota Valley Lutheran as Taylor Sodeman scored her 1,000th point. Scoring leaders were sisters Jacey and Journey Swanson with 18 and 16 points respectively during the game on December 28th.
St. James Cyclones Set to Host Youth Wrestling Tournament
Youth wrestlers, coaches, and families are set to converge on St. James Area High School for a two-day tournament January 7th and 8th. Starting in 2023 the event will recognize SJHS wrestling legend Jeff Nelson, a member of the 1972 State Championship team and Hall of Famer.
Weekly Sports Schedule
January 5th • Wrestling Triangular at Wabasso January 6th • Danceline at Lac Qui Parle • BBB at Windom (6:00) • GBB at Windom (7:15) January 7th • Youth Individual Wrestling Tournament at SJHS January 8th • Youth Team Wrestling Tournament at SJHS January 9th • GBB at Waterville • Danceline at Marshall • Gymnastics at Marshall January 10th• Wrestling Quadrangular at Springfield • GBB vs Blue Earth Area • BBB at Blue Earth Rescheduled Events from January 3rd • GBB is now set for the 16th at New Ulm • BBB is now set for the 23rd versus New Ulm • Gymnastics will now host Windom on the 23rd .
Flashback to 1957 Highlights
Blizzard conditions hit early this week and hit hard, postponing events. Looking back seven decades at SJHS happenings will be the next best thing for St.
Stephen R. Reckard
TRUMAN: A Celebration of Life Service for Stephen R. Reckard, 68, of rural Truman will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Truman with burial in Ridgelawn Memorial Park Cemetery in…
All Watonwan Sheriff’s Department cruisers will have AEDs
Needing an AED for a family member or oneself is never in a person’s plan when they are at home or traveling. Watonwan County Sheriff’s Department, with the help of Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, now has an AED in every squad car in case the need arises.
Afternoon Tourney Opener Sees St. James Area Lighting Up TMB From Long Distance
Weather-related layoffs failed to stunt the Saints shooting aces as they set a new team record of 19 three-pointers in the 91-65 victory over Tracy-Milroy-Balaton at the Windom Tournament on December 27th.
Artist of the Week
This week’s Artist of the Week is Kindergartner Olivia Brey. Parents Courtney & DJ Brey What is your favorite medium in art? markers Favorite color? pink Favorite work of art created? Polar Bear What do you want to be when you grow up? Artist .