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Track Coach Leads Team Into New Territory
With major structural changes in the MSHSL track and field format for 2022, different planning and preparation for postseason is in order. Head Coach Scott Allen is optimistic that the changes will benefit the St. James Area student-athletes.
Senior Citizen Spotlight: Vernon Finnestad
This is a special Senior Citizen Spotlight. It is honoring Vernon Finnestad 95th birthday by looking back at facts from the year he was born.
Germaine Rust
Germaine Rust, 89, passed away on February 7, 2022. Services will be 2 p.m.
Robert “Bryce” Bregel
Robert “Bryce” Bregel was born on August 28, 1954, to Charles and Valerie (Shaw) Bregel in Sleepy Eye. Bryce was one of 10 children, and as a child, his family moved around frequently.
Building Fireproof Faith
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you have to make a choice to do the “right thing” (by this I mean the righteous, Godly thing)? Maybe it’s something small like whether or not you should steal the stapler from work. Maybe it’s a little tougher like the boss asking you to do something that you’re not comfortable with due to ethical reasons. One of those decisions where if you do it you get a raise, if not, you just might get fired. Maybe it’s extreme like whether or not you should commit adultery against your spouse. History and the Bi
Honoring our EMTs during appreciation week
National EMT week occurs every may. This week May 15-21 was the week of recognition for all EMTs and what they do for their communities.
Strong hitting and pitching effort by Jones not enough at Redwood Falls
In a Big South Conference rematch on May 10th Redwood Valley responded to an early l St. James Area lead before sewing up a 4-2 win to even the season series. Senior Connor Jones pitched all but the final two outs and was credited with both RBIs after a 4th inning single scored Alex Stresemann and Jesus Moriel.
King and Queen
Pleasant View Good Samaritan Society of St James has a tradition of crowning a king and queen each year in May during National Nursing Home week. While ALL the residents at Pleasant View are considered “kings” and “queens” of amazing lives and perspectives, Kenneth Nelson and Anna Ringen were crowned as 2022-23 King and Queen. Look for them in the upcoming Railroad Days parade on June 25.
Watonwan County Relay for Life kickoff
Summer is almost here which means it is time for the Watonwan Relay for Life kick off. This year the kickoff will be a breakfast fundraiser at the St.
Be open and strive to love
“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”’ John 13:34-35