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Theology in the Trenches Kathleen Kjolhaug The fall leaves glisten— reflective upon the lake this crisp morning. Being tucked away in the stillness awaiting that which is to come— the momentary pause breathes life.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-3755044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday - 9 a.m.


Black top is down
MR Paving was laying blacktop last week for the 2nd Ave. Project by City Hall and Plaindealer office.
Community Calendar
Thursday:8-11:30 a.m. Mayo Clinic Flu Shot Clinic; 11 a.m. Catholic Daughters Fall Bazaar Drive-Thru Luncheon Friday: 6 p.m. Father Daughter Masquerade Ball; Collage St. James Holiday Open House Saturday and Sunday: Collage St. James Holiday Open House.


Watonwan County Commissioner Candidates
I have served as the District 2 County Commissioner for four years. Due to the census, the district has changed, and I cannot be considered as the incumbent.
St. James School Board Candidates
With election day approaching, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, the Plaindealer gave the candidates for St. James School Board the opportunity to provide information to the voters. They were asked why they want to serve on the School Board and to comment on the top two or three issues the council will be or should be dealing with in the next few years.
St. James Police Department receives grant to enhance training
On Tuesday, October 18 2022 the St. James City Council approved unanimously to accept a grant in the amount of $155,159.89 from the Untied States Department of Justice (DOJ) to purchase equipment to enhance police office training in De-Escalation, Autism Awareness, and Effectively Communicating with the Public, among other training topics.

St. James Grad Performs Life-saving Measure Before Police Shift
Micheal Dahl, 2012 St. James High School graduate, sprang into action at the Timberwolf Crossfit Gym on October 20th and is credited with saving the life of Pat Vermilyea. A member of the South St. Paul Police Department, Sergeant Dahl maintained care until medical staff arrived and later headed in for his night shift.