Boys Basketball Closes Book on 2022-23 Season

The St. James Saints basketball team held their awards banquet at the Presbyterian Church on March 20th.
BEVERLY LENZ

St. James - A Celebration of Life Service for Beverly Lenz, 88, of St.
Gearing up for the season

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Meadowlark Prairies Outdoor Lab

Meadowlark Prairies Outdoor Lab was established in 1973 as an outdoor learning site for the student, teachers, and parents of District 840. Several projects were completed in 2022 to improve and rejuvenate the area with its ponds, woods, and prairie ecosystems. Listed below are some of the improvements completed and goals for 2023.
Madelia Health to Operate Amberfield Place Senior Living Apartments

Madelia, Minn. – Madelia Health (MH) announced this week that they will be taking over the ownership and operation of the Amberfield Senior Living Apartment complex that is attached to their facility in Madelia. The space is currently owned by South Central Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority and managed by Great Lakes Management. The transition to MH will begin on March 1st, 2023.
St. James sees growth in business
St. James in the past year has seen a lot of businesses starting up in town.
Spring Sports Shone for Mid-Century Saints

The spring of 1949 started with St. James teams in the spotlight, claiming honors on the cinder track and baseball diamond.
Two (x2) Close to Home

March Madness is a focal point across the nation, games growing in excitement and frustration increasing commensurately as bracket picks are demolished by upsets. This guy, despite experience playing and coaching basketball, shuns the chance to pick the Final Four.
St. James Veterinary Clinic is settling into its new clinic

In the Spring and Summer of 2022, the St. James Veterinary Clinic was having its new location renovated. They were adding exam rooms, and lobby areas to list a few of the things added to the building. This past September staff moved everything over to the new clinic and opened it for all their clients.
Awards Banquet Reflects Season of Progress For SJA Wrestling
The St. James Area wrestling banquet took place on March 13th with early photos in last week’s Plaindealer.