St. Paul’s to install Pastor
On Sunday, July 10, Seminary Graduate Jacob Schlomer will be ordained and installed into the Public Ministry as the Pastor of St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church and School in St. James. This special service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 10. All are welcome to St Paul’s to worship on this special occasion.
First Lutheran Church honors pastors

Pastor Andrew Hermodson-Olsen of First Lutheran Church, St. James, celebrated the 35th Anniversary of his Ordination on Sunday, June 19. On Sunday, June 26 the congregation wished Pastor Matthew Seegert and family farewell and Godspeed, as he has been called to serve at Atonement Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Pictured are Pastor Andy (left) and Rosine Hermodson-Olsen and Pastor Matt and Becky Seegert. Submitted
Darlene Hilda Irene Miller

Darlene Hilda Irene Miller, 81, of Wells died July 2, 2022, at UHD Hospital in Blue Earth of natural causes. Darlene is survived by her daughters: Diane (David) Crimmins of Brooklyn Park, Dalene (Joel) Annen of Winnebago, and Dawn Westermann of…
Gary Goldschmidt

Gary Goldschmidt, 67, of St. James died on June 29, 2022, near Slayton as the result of an automobile accident. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel and continue on Wednesday…
Ask a Trooper

Question: I really liked your recent article about the dangers of putting your feet up on the dash while driving and air bags. With the way vehicles are changing, can you talk about the other air bags, like side curtains and such? Thank you.
2022 Railroad Days Fun

St. James Class of 1982 had their own contest between themselves this year to celebrate their 40th Class reunion.
Strong second round pushes SJA into top half at State Trapshooting

An extended trapshooting season ended at Prior Lake on June 24th with a strong finish as St. James Area placed 18th overall with a score of 470. Tanner Olson once again led the sharpshooting, missing only once out of 100 attempts, to polish off an outstanding career.
Saintettes spend important days at Iowa Dance Camp

The St. James Area Saintettes spent June 26-29 at Buena Vista University for both individual and team development. Hundreds of dancers from several states converged on the campus, building up to a show on the final day.
Trimester 3 Honor Roll students announced
A Honor Roll (3.667 to 4.0 GPA): Grade 7: Adisyn Aden, Alex Aden, Aimee Aleman, Alek Anderson, Judson Brekke, Hannah Helget, Carmen Kreel, Kaitlyn Schlomann, Breyden Sodeman. Grade 8: Ellie Anderson, Luella Beckendorf, John Boelke, Laney Bowers, Jorgen Brekken, Xander Brown, Ashlynn Bannhoff, Abigail Ellis, Finely Erickson-Selman, Ella Flohrs, Katelyn Friesen, Avery Haler, Keyana Haler, Elle Helget, Nora Kern, Haleigh Lingbeek, Zoe Nelson, Becky Perez Tema, Lilly Ringham, Andrei Rivera, Johanna Rodriguez, Alivia Romsdahl, Isai Santibanez, Nolan Sauer, Jacey Swanson, Journey Swanson, Micah Thomas, Grade 9: Emily Balbuena, Annika Clipperton, Wyatt Haler, Nevaeh Hanson, Brennan Kern, Ethan Leimer, Madelyn Malmgren, Mychael Moffett, Emma Mohwinkel, Paola Rodriguez Raya, Keeley Runge, Danon Sawatzky, Gracie Stevens, Ellie Stordalen, Isabelle Swanson, Talyn Tande, Daniela Trapero, Shannon Westcott, Ruby Zamora.
College News
University of Wisconsin-Stout Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester. The award is presented to students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or above. Two students in the Plaindealer area were named to the list.