First Days of Practice

New head coach Sydney Farber spots a gymnast on the bars during the first day of gymnastics practice. .
Perry James Kraus

Our dad and husband, Perry James Kraus, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, after a long battle with COPD. He was born February 19, 1953, to Harold “Boots” and Hildegard Kraus in New Ulm and graduated from New…
Butterfield High School Will Host Veterans Day Program

The 2022 Veterans Day program will be held on the afternoon of Friday, November 11th, at Butterfield High School. The public is welcome and an honored invitation is extended to all veterans and current service men and women.
Miest and Trejo Race to Strong Finishes at State Cross Country

Levi Miest earned a spot on the All-State roster and America Trejo ran one of her best times ever at the MSHSL Cross Country State Championships at St. Olaf College on Saturday, November 5th. It was the 30th year for St. Olaf to host the event, crowning winners for team and individual titles for three classes.
America Trejo

America Trejo completes her race with a State-qualifying time in the Section 2A Meet on October 27th. Submitted .
Congrats!

America Trejo competes on the course at St. Olaf College during the Class A State Cross Country Championships on November 5th.
State Meet Stands as Finale for New Butterfield-Odin Cross Country Team
Increased numbers, strong team placings, and an All-State honoree were all landmarks for the initial season for the Butterfield-Odin cross country program after a long pairing with St. James. A full regular season schedule wrapped up with a 12th place finish at the State Cross Country Meet by Ryan Pierson.
Community Calendar
Thursday: 7 p.m. Curtis and Loretta Concert @ Armstrong Auditorium Friday: 1-4:30 p.m. Mayo Clinic Flu Shot Clinic Saturday: 5 p.m. Women, Wine & Wonderful Finds Fashion Show Sunday: 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus Turkey Bingo St. James Catholic Church - Marian Hall Monday: 2 p.m. Coffee with the Mayor-City budgeting Tuesday: 12:10-1:10 p.m. Rotary Club Wednesday: 1 p.m. 55 Alive Discount Class *Adopt a Turkey Watonwan County Food Shelf
Belle and Beast come to the St. James Stage

Growth is not only happening in the sports department at St. James High School this year.
Accomplishments and Awards Headline a Packed Football Banquet

Empty seats were hard to come by at the 2022 St. James Area football banquet on November 6th, held at the First Presbyterian Church. Award winners followed the review of each level of the program that finished a season, and a long losing streak.