News
Senior Citizen Spotlight: Janice Jensen
My interview this month is with Janice Jensen, who will be 90 on Feb. 24. She is a very lovely and passionate person who has been very active here in St. James all her life.
Madelia Health Foundation Announces Four Renewable Health Care Scholarships for 2025
The Madelia Health Foundation is proud to announce the availability of four renewable scholarships for area students pursuing careers in health care. Since the inception of our scholarship program in 2007, more than $35,000 has been awarded to students from the area. Each scholarship is renewable for up to four consecutive years, providing ongoing support as recipients continue their education.
College news
The University of Minnesota Duluth announced Emily Lehman of Madelia being named to the fall semester Dean’s List for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Court Reports
Second degree driving while impaired: Crisman Perez Perez, St. James, 274 days local confinement, 4 years supervised probation, fine $1,305, conditions: Attend MADD impact panel, no possession or sued of alcohol or drugs, contact probation officer within 72 hours of being charged with new crime, change address, employment or phone number
Melissa Lueth Honored As One of the Best-in-State Women Wealth Advisors by Forbes
Melissa Lueth, MBA, APMA™ a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial, Inc. in Saint James, was named to the list of “Forbes Best-in-State Women Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes. The list recognizes financial advisors who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the business.
St. James High School recognizes AAA award winner and ExCEL award winners
Three St. James High School students were awarded two different awards on Friday, Feb. 7. Juniors Andrei Rivera and Katelyn Friesen were awarded the ExCEL Award for St. James. The ExCEL award is awarded to students who are active in activities, leaders in their school, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service.
Creative Touch Floral helps couples celebrating Valentine’s Day with flowers
Friday is February 14 also known as Valentine’s Day. Couples celebrate their love for one another, for some the day consists of dates and gifts. One such gift men give to their wife, fiancé or girlfriend is flowers. Creative Touch Floral in St. James is the center of flowers on Valentine’s Day in St. James.
St. James community comes together on plans as fear of deportation continues
President Donald Trump’s second term as president has cities across Minnesota and the country planning how to support people should a mass deportation happen. Adults and kids alike a terrified of what may happen each day, it has not waned since the start of Trump has taken office. In the city of St. James and the schools, there are a lot of adults and kids who deal with the concern and fear every day. Jon Wilson, a St. James High School government teacher said he talks about this with his students in his government class and kids are scared, literally scared to death of what is going to happen.
Celebrate the arts with “With a Song in My Heart”
The St. James Theater and Arts Board is presenting a celebration of the arts on Sunday, February 16 at the St. James High School Little Theater. The 3:00 p.m. program, “With a Song in My Heart”, includes dance, vocal, and instrumental music, an art show and dessert.