Herr visits Butterfield-Odin Entrepreneur class
Butterfield-Odin’s Entrepreneur class had Andrew Herr from GAT Enterprises come in as a guest speaker on Feb.17. He spoke to the class about his experience being an entrepreneur and a business leader.
Schlomann sworn in and bonds and ordinances were discussed at special meeting
On March 1 the Butterfield City Council held a special meeting to discuss items it tabled at the last regular council meeting. The meeting started with newly appointed Mayor Les Schlomann taking his oath for Mayor.
Sunday, March 12 Turn your clocks ahead 1 hour before retiring Saturday evening.
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Community Calendar
Thursday: 12-1 p.m. Chamber Board Meeting Tuesday:12- 1 p.m. Rotary Club Weekend Movie: Creed III Events for the Watonwan County Library 3/9 @ 3:00-5:00 pm: Adventure Club in Madelia In partnership with 4H MN Extension and Community Ed, we have teamed up for Adventure Club. Kids will need to sign up ahead of time through school, as they always have. This month’s activity will be I-Spy bottles and will be held in the high school home ec room.
Success With Younger GBB Squad Bodes Well for Future

The 2022-23 season marked big steps for the St. James Area GBB team, winning their first home playoff game in several decades. Fans who watched the preliminary games know there is plenty of young talent ready to keep the good times rolling.
St. James Youth GBB Squad Assembles Strong Tournament Season

The Saints 5th grade girls basketball team competed in five tournaments, posting a 13-2 record over those events. Eleven members contributed to the success.
1961 St. James High School Flashback Includes Interest and Excellence

A transition between sports seasons in 1961 pointed towards high expectations for spring while celebrating outstanding achievements during the winter schedules. The Saints inaugural State wrestling champ and a stacked baseball team headlined plaudits.
Miest Gains Experience Representing Saints Wrestling at State

As the 152-pound Section 2A runnerup Levi Miest earned his first trip to the State Wrestling Tournament at the XCel Energy Center in St. Paul.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
March 11th BBB Subsection Finals at SMSU March 13th Practice Starts for Softball and Track Baseball Conditioning for Pitchers Starts March 15th State GBB Begins March 16th BBB Section Finals at SMSU .
Saints Offense Turns Out the Lights Early at Madelia

The St. James Area basketball team proved ready to play in a 82-55 non-conference victory at Madelia on February 20th. Bennett Flohrs’ 17 points paced the winners with Wyatt Haler close behind at 16 points.