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Finstad Appreciates Journey to Second Successful Congressional Bid
Fresh off an August special election victory, St. James High School grad Brad Finstad soon found himself campaigning for a full term, winning another election in November. Congressman Finstad granted an interview with the Plaindealer to recap plenty of events in a short timespan.
Faith, Hope, and Love
Joe Faldet Hosanna Free Church “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 (ESV) The discussion that Paul has here in 1 Corinthians Chapters 12,13, and 14 is incredibly deep and nuanced. I am only going to look at one small aspect of his grand essay.
Jon Wilson From Write-In Candidate to Mayor
When a city has a mayor like Gary Sturm serving for decades and within his time done a copious amount of things to improve the said city, it makes for a large position to fill within the community for St. James.

CHURCH SCHEDULES
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-3755044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m. Fellowship Butterfield Community Bible Church Pastor Tim Hall 507-621-1546, 100 Chapman Ave., Butterfield Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.

Artist of the Week
This week’s Artist of the Week is Northside Elementary’s 5th grader Abrian Rios. Parents: Irma Correa and Paul Rios What is your favorite medium in art? Watercolor Favorite color? Orange Favorite work of art created? Dragon Eye What do you want to be when you grow up? Police Officer .

City Planning Survey
The City of St. James and Region Nine Development Commission have been working on creating a strategic economic development and marketing plan.
Rural Ambulance Services in need of EMTs
Rural areas in Minnesota have facing a progressive decrease and shortage of EMTs. The St.
November 8 official election results
St. James Mayor: Brad Orvis .............................311 Greg Lingbeek ......................168 Write-in Jon Wilson .............740 Councilor at Large: Paul Harris ...........................827 Thomas Haler........................359 Write-in.....................................

Local Champ Enjoys Repeat of State Title, Impacts Program
Veterans Day holds great significance in our country and for Jared Schwanz it will hold added meaning after November 11th of 2022. Last Friday Schwanz, and the rest of the Jamestown Bluejays football team, earned a state championship for the second straight year.