News
Farmfest hosts Minnesota Governor Candidate Debate
DFL Gov. Tim Walz and GOP nominee Scott Jensen went face-to-face for the first time at Farmfest on Wednesday, Aug.
Mayo Clinic Health System names new medical director for St. James and Fairmont
Submitted Mayo Clinic Health System has named Kendra Kamlitz, M.D., a general surgeon, as the next medical director for Mayo Clinic Health System in St. James and Fairmont.
Hope
Pastor Andrew Hermodson-Olsen First Lutheran Church, St. James Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Darfur First Lutheran Church, Butterfield Hope is a gift to us, especially in times when we struggle or when the future looks dark.
Benefit planned for Wayne Linscheid
Submitted Wayne Linscheid, lifelong resident of Butterfield, is no stranger to adversity and all that life can throw at you, both good and difficult. At the young age of six years old, Wayne was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
Martin Luther High School enrollment
Submitted Enrollment is open at Martin Luther High School in Northrup for the 2022-2023 school year. A Back-to-School Party will be held on Monday, August 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
College News
Lucas Anderson of St. James graduated from Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) at the end of Spring Semester 2022. Lucas received Associate of Applied Science for Sport/Athletic Field Management with High Honors.
Augustana Lutheran Church offers bluegrass Gospel worship
Submitted On Sunday, August 14, the bluegrass band “Bully Pulpit” will be providing a bluegrass Gospel worship service at Augustana Lutheran at 10:45 a.m. with a meal to follow.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-375-5044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday: 9 a.m.
Laura Coleman joins Plaindealer staff
The St. James Plaindealer has a new staff member in the office. Office Coordinator Laura Coleman is in the office, at our new location, 201 Armstrong Blvd. South, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday. During those office hours, Laura can be reached at 507-616-8600, option 7.
U of M Raptor Center comes to Watonwan County
Submitted Watonwan County 4-H and Soil & Water Conservation District came together to offer an Educational Environmental Day Camp for the local youth. The theme was Birds and the youth participated in activities, played games, and enjoyed a special presentation brought to them from the University of Minnesota Raptor Center.