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St. James sees growth in business
St. James in the past year has seen a lot of businesses starting up in town.
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 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.
Artist of the Week
Name: Harper Bottin Grade: K Parent(s): Susan and Daniel Bottin Favorite part of music class: Music games Dream job: Teacher Favorite instrument: Piano .
Community Calendar
Friday: 5:30 p.m. Eagles Fish Fry Sunday: District 840 Cash for Kids Online Auction starts Monday: Friends of the Library Book Donations starts Tuesday: 12- 1 p.m. Rotary Club Weekend Movie: Jesus Revolution Events for the Watonwan County Library 3/27 @ 6:00 pm: Spring/Easter Craft in Madelia Learn how to make needle-felted PEEPS that last year after year!
Quarterly EDA Newsletter – March 2023
The EDA newsletter will cover EDA sponsored events, grant updates, updates on investments being done in the community, and city updates. The newsletter will be published on the City of St. James website and will be shared in the Plaindealer during the months of March, June, September, and December. If you have any questions, please contact Brianna Sanders at 507-375-1289.
2 new businesses and 2 new owners were recognized by the Salutators
On Monday, the St. James Salutators presented plaques to four local businesses, St. James Golf Course and Rivers Edge Bar and Grill, Dairy Queen, HidDen Play and Trade, and Regenerative Health Clinic.
Snowshoe Adventure
The group went exploring all over Meadowlark Prairie. Coming down the hill is Cecelia Alphs, Lola Barrett, Knox Barrett, Leonard Mathistad, and Quinn Mathistad.
Butterfield-Odin Students of the Month
HS Student Dalton Braaten and Jr High Students Amy Urwin. Tiffany Sandbo .