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Saint Mary’s University announced the names of students who were named to the 2024 fall semester Dean’s List. The list included 413 students who earned a GPA of 3.60 or better. Two students from the St. James area were named to the Dean’s List, Abigail Jacobs of Madelia and McKenzie Lang of St. James.
Active transportation in St. James continues to expand
St. James is one of ten cities to receive the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) funding support in the latest round of the Active Transportation Planning Assistance. MNDOT’s goal for the assistance program is to help cities increase the number of people who walk and bike in their communities.
Pond racing took over Butterfield Lake again after two years of poor ice conditions
Winter may not have come as much as most snowmobilers would have liked for being able to enjoy the trails. One group of snowmobilers, once after three years of trying had the conditions they needed on Butterfield Lake to do what they enjoy.
Grizzly bear attack survivor and author Alex Messenger visits St. James
Gary Paulsen’s book ‘Hatchet’ is sometimes people’s first introduction to extreme settings and survival. These themes may make people wonder how humans survive, against the odds. Northside students have read ‘Hatchet’ and had Alex Messenger visit to talk about his experience surviving against the odds.
Schwickerts welcomed and Encore refresh and 10th anniversary recognized by Chamber
On Tuesday, Feb. 4, St. James Chamber of Commerce member Schwickerts held a business before-hours event at Encore Cafe. Schwickerts is a roofing and mechanical contractor and a new member of the chamber. As they are a new member the Salutators welcomed Shane Boyle, Schwickerts’ Business Development Representative, to the chamber.
MSU Children’s Theatre visits Butterfield-Odin
MSU Children’s Theatre visited Butterfield-Odin school to perform a play for K-6 students from B-O and Comfrey on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
College News
St. Cloud State University announced the names of students whose academic achievements placed them on the 2024 fall semester Dean’s List. Students who achieved a GPA of 3.75 or higher were recognized on the Dean’s List. One St. James area student was recognized on the Dean’s List, Samuel Stade, of Odin, College of Liberal Arts, Film Studies, BA.
Court Reports
Theft-take/use/transfer movable prop- no consent: Jose Rodriguez, St. James, 345 days local confinement, 2 years supervised probation, fine plus restitution $15,072, conditions: No possession or use of alcohol or drugs, pay restitution, contact probation officer within 72 hours of being charged with new crime, change address, employment or phone number