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Rosie’s quilt goes to long-time relay participant
On Nov. 17, the Watonwan County Relay for Life hosted an Hour of Hope event. A part of the event was the drawing for Rosie’s quilt which was made with 30 relay shirts, including one from the first relay in 1998.
Plenty of Reasons Make Him the Voice of Reason
Last Friday night the St. James Area Event Center was the center of considerable energy as the basketball season got underway. A new head coach and new players finding their way were accompanied by a new voice behind the microphone, Mike Shupe.
Gymnastics Competes at Jackson, Prepares for Home Invitational on December 10th
The young St. James Area gymnastics team began the season with a meet against Jackson County Central on Thursday, December 1st. Upcoming events include traveling to Gustavus Adolphus College on December 8th and hosting an invitational tournament this coming Saturday, the 10th.
2022 Medallion Clues
This year the Plaindealer is publishing the Medallion Clues that have been released and will continue to have them until the Medallion is found. 1.
Sharp Shooting Saints Wrap Up Road Win Over Panthers
Balanced scoring, led by Anthony Sletta and Brennan Kern, paved the way for a 73-55 win over New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva. Strong advantages with free throws, fouls, and three-pointers were key factors to even the season record at 1-1.
Danceline Season Enjoys Busy Start
The St. James Area Saintettes schedule included the opener at home and a trip to Cannon Falls two days later. Six teams competed at the home invite on December 1st and the team traveled to Cannon Falls on Saturday, December 3rd.
Weekly Schedule December 8th – 15th
Thursday • 8th BBB varsity game 7:15 (H) GBB varsity game 6:00 (H) Gymnastics at Gustavus Adolphus (A) Friday • 9th BBB at Comfrey versus Mountain Lake-Comfrey (A) GBB at Sleepy Eye (A) Saturday • 10th Gymnastics hosts invitational (H) Monday • 12th GBB at Nicollet (A) Tuesday • 13th Wrestling at Red Rock Central (A) GBB versus Redwood Valley (H) BBB at Redwood Valley (A)
Home Opener is Seesaw Affair, GFW Escaping With 73-69 Decision
Friday night lights were inside the St. James Area Event Center on December 2nd, hosting the boys basketball opener against Gibbon- Fairfax-Winthrop. The Saints mounted a charge before halftime and held a lead late but the visitors made the baskets down the stretch.
Bruce Bakke
Bruce Bakke, 72, of Truman died on December 4, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Fairmont. Visitation will be on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 10-11 a.m. at the Funeral Home, St. James where a service will be held at 11…
Robert “Bob” Plath
Robert “Bob” Plath, 86, of St. James passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems – St. James. Visitation will be from 12 until 1 p.m. on Friday, December 30 at Augustana Lutheran Church in St.…