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St. James Community gathers to support Don Mackey
A benefit for Don Mackey was held on April 29, 2023, all I can say is WOW! The amazing support of his community, friends, and family was like no other! Don has reached so many and truly has the best support, you could see and feel this at his benefit.

St. James FFA Named SuperIor Chapter at Convention
April 23-25 the blue sea invaded the University of Minnesota for the annual State FFA Convention and St James FFA was present for the action. They were extremely successful so lets recap all of their awards and accomplishments.

Folksinger/Songwriter Patty Kakac visits Butterfield
Folksinger/songwriter Patty Kakac spent the day Monday and Tuesday in Butterfield. She started her visit out in Rosine Hermodson-Olsen’s music classes.

Butterfield-Odin FFA recognized as a newly chartered chapter at the State Convention
Butterfield-Odin FFA was a part of the sea of blue at the University of Minnesota for the annual State FFA Convention. Chapter members who attended took an active role in the chapter’s visit to the convention.
Weekly Schedule
Thursday, May 4th Tennis vs Pipestone • 4:30 Track - home • 4:30 Softball vs Windom • 5:30 Friday, May 5th Tennis triangular at Waconia • 3:00 Baseball doubleheader vs Pipestone • 4:00 Track at Fairmont • 4:00 Saturday, May 6th Baseball B-squad tourney at Lake Crystal • 10:00 Monday, May 8th Baseball doubleheader vs Luverne • 4:00 Tuesday, May 9th Tennis at Blue Earth • 4:30 Baseball vs Blue Earth • 5:30 Thursday, May 11th Softball doubleheader vs Pipestone • 4:00 Tennis vs Worthington • 4:30

“How Sweet It Is” Steve Leslie sings James Taylor at the historic Armstrong Auditorium on May 8
Saint James, MN – Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter, Steve Leslie, takes the stage of the Armstrong Auditorium on Monday, May 8, for the final performance of the WCEA Concerts Season. Prior to the 7 p.m. concert, attendees can enjoy a decadent dessert at WCEA’s first-ever Backstage Bistro starting at 6 p.m.


Meadowlark Prairies’ Earth Day Activities
Meadowlark Prairies Committee met with Adam Schroeder’s Outdoor Class on Friday to talk to them about a couple activities the committee has organized. One activity they organized is planting trees and shrubs.

Artist of the Week
Scratch Art Favorite color? Black Favorite work of art created? Koi Fish What do you want to be when you grow up? Art Teacher .

Students explore healthcare careers with local agencies
Exploring career options before graduating high school is one choice in a student’s last year of high school in St. James. In the third trimester each year, Steve Chapin, Health teacher at St. James High School, offers Healthcare Career Explorations is a class for students interested in pursuing a healthcare career area after graduation.