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Anna Marie Ringen
Anna Marie Ringen, 95, of Butterfield passed away on December 17, 2022, at Pleasant View Good Sam Center in St. James. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. at Sturm Funeral Home in St James. Funeral Service will be on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 1 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Butterfield with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow in Butterfield Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.SturmFH.com. Arrangements by Sturm Funeral Home- St James.
Just Another Day, Unlike Any Other
We all have our days. People don’t talk much about their most average days but we certainly remember the worst days and the best days.
What a medallion story
The 2022 Winter Carnival’s medallion was found on Wednesday, December 13 by a group of friends. Their story is full of funny moments that only friends out looking for a medallion would have.
Sending gratitude to this community
There is something to be said about a community whose members come together to support one another, whether in times of need, desperation or celebration. We are a part of a family with roots that stem from your community and have felt your love and compassion for many years. Today we write from a place of gratitude to those who continue to support our family in so many ways. This past year we set out a goal to start a scholarship in honor of Natalie Nelson (Winkelman) and thanks to many of you, this scholarship was given life this past April.
Minnesota State University graduates 12 local students
Minnesota State University Mankato held its fall commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 10.
Winter Carnival Dates for 2023 have been decided
The 2022 Winter Carnival Committee is pleased to announce that the dates for the 2023 Winter Carnival will be from December 4th through December 10th, 2023. The twelve days of Christmas in 2022 will be packed into the seven days of 2023. The committee anticipates that the format for events in 2023 will be like 2022.
Wrestling Opportunities Expand for Female Wrestlers in Minnesota
St. James Area Saints wrestling is building back a storied program but a portion of those numbers are part of a new tradition. At the recent tourney in Redwood Deborah Velasco, Eva Romsdahl, Arlene Melendez, and Neveah Hanson all earned a place on the awards platform.
Local Trackster Jumps at Chance to Compete Collegiately
After a top-ten finish in the 2022 State Track Meet, St. James Area triple jumper Gavin Firchau cemented his standing as a top competitor in track and field. On December 12, the senior signed a letter to continue his competition next fall as a member of the track and field program at Buena Vista University.
Robert Plath
Robert Plath, 86, of St. James died on December 1, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System, St. James in St. James. Visitation will be on Friday, December 30, 2022, from 12 to 1 p.m. at Augustana Lutheran Church-St. James. Service will be…
Anna Marie Ringen
Anna Marie Ringen, 95, of Butterfield passed away on December 17, 2022, at Pleasant View Good Sam Center in St. James. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. at Sturm Funeral Home in St James. Funeral Service…