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Honor Ferrazzano sentenced three individuals
On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, three individuals were sentenced to prison terms by the Hon. Stephen J. Ferrazzano in Watonwan County: Jeffrey Wayne Glienke was sentenced to 24 months in prison after being convicted of Felony 5th Degree Controlled Substance. He received 22 days of jail credit for time already served.



Salutators honor local businesses
St. James Salutators went to four local businesses on Monday, December 5.
Quarterly EDA Newsletter – December 2022
The EDA newsletter will cover EDA-sponsored events, grant updates and updates on investments being done in the community. 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 507375-1289.

Artist of the Week
This week’s Artist of the Week is 5th grader Ariannie Galdamez. Parents Telma and Jose Galdamez What is your favorite medium in art? Favorite color? Colored pencils Teal Favorite work of art created? Alebrijes model magic project What do you want to be when you grow up? Chef .
Community Calendar
Thursday: 7-9 p.m. Model Railroad Club Open House Saturday: 1-5 p.m. Model Railroad Club Open House Sunday: 4 p.m. Blue Christmas Worship Service Monday: 2 p.m. Coffee with the Mayor; 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Christmas Sharing Tree pickup Watonwan County Fairgrounds Tuesday: 12- 1 p.m. Rotary Club; Christmas Sharing Tree pickup 2-6 p.m. Watonwan County Fairgrounds Events for the Watonwan County Library 12/15 @ 3:00pm-Adventure Club in Madelia This month kids get to create their own melted cup ornaments just in time for the holidays. Kids sign up through the school.


Winter Carnival 1998 Parade
This week is the Winter Carnival, the light parade has been a staple of the carnival for decades. Take a look back at the 1998 Winter Carnival and its parade of lights.

Artist of the Week
This week’s Artist of the Week is 2nd grader Sophie Ringen. Parent(s): Sara, Ryan Ringen Favorite part of music class: Music and friends Dream job: Police officer or dad’s job Favorite instrument: Rainstick