Emerald Ash Borer confirmed in Watonwan County
Emerald Ash Borer was first discovered in Minnesota in 2009. Since then, 37 counties in Minnesota have gotten the news of there being a confirmed sighting of Emerald Ash Borer in their county.
Robert Melvin Roeglin

Robert Melvin Roeglin, 86, of St. James died on January 4, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.
Senior Citizen Spotlight: Dick Jokumsen

Barb Holmgren My interview this month is with Dick Jokumsen, a gifted music teacher in the St. James Community.
Jeff Nelson Memorial Tournament Provides Cyclone Youth Days of Action

Two days of youth wrestling filled the St. James Area High School Event Center, an individual tournament on Saturday, January 7th, and an 8-team tournament the following day.
Gary Missling
Gary Missling, 80, of St. James died on January 5, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System – St. Mary’s in Rochester. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Augustana Lutheran Church- St. James. A Memorial…
Robert Melvin Roeglin

Robert Melvin Roeglin, 86, of St. James died on January 4, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. Visitation with a Rosary will be on Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, St.…
Top Stories of 2022

St. James had a lot of stories to tell in 2022.
Sodeman Joins Elite Hoops Group With 1,000th Career Point

St. James Area provided fans plenty of excitement in the final tournament game on December 28th, leading 51-18 at halftime and no score garnered more attention than a basket from Taylor Sodeman. The SJA senior who is signed to play college hoops at Briar Cliff University next year sank a basket towards the end of the 1st half and eclipsed 1,000 points.
St. James Cyclones Set to Host Youth Wrestling Tournament
Youth wrestlers, coaches, and families are set to converge on St. James Area High School for a two-day tournament January 7th and 8th. Starting in 2023 the event will recognize SJHS wrestling legend Jeff Nelson, a member of the 1972 State Championship team and Hall of Famer.
Weekly Sports Schedule
January 5th • Wrestling Triangular at Wabasso January 6th • Danceline at Lac Qui Parle • BBB at Windom (6:00) • GBB at Windom (7:15) January 7th • Youth Individual Wrestling Tournament at SJHS January 8th • Youth Team Wrestling Tournament at SJHS January 9th • GBB at Waterville • Danceline at Marshall • Gymnastics at Marshall January 10th• Wrestling Quadrangular at Springfield • GBB vs Blue Earth Area • BBB at Blue Earth Rescheduled Events from January 3rd • GBB is now set for the 16th at New Ulm • BBB is now set for the 23rd versus New Ulm • Gymnastics will now host Windom on the 23rd .