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12 Youth from Watonwan County participated in statewide engineering challenge
4-H youth demonstrated teamwork, creativity and innovation at the 4-H Engineering Design Challenge. Creativity and problem solving were on display during Minnesota 4-H’s annual Engineering… Login to continue reading Login…
St. James Golf Course clubhouse lost in Saturday night fire
Sarah Shelander Editor Jason and Jen Kuester bought the St. James Golf Course and Rivers Edge Bar and Grill last year in June. For almost… Login to continue reading Login…
St. James first responders receive Lifesaver Awards
Sarah Shelander Editor Three volunteers with the St. James Ambulance, Abbey Trickel, Holly Wallace, Randee Nelson, Officer Brad Nestegard, Deputy Eric Gratz, and Lane Cowell… Login to continue reading Login…
Beth Schwanz starts as St. James new Chamber of Commerce Director
Sarah Shelander Editor Beth Schwanz, who was hired as the St. James Chamber of Commerce Director, started on Tuesday. She grew up in St. James… Login to continue reading Login…
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation grant gives books to Watonwan County
Sarah Shelander Editor Watonwan County Public Health offers numerous programs for county residents. As part of their programs for kids, they give books to them.… Login to continue reading Login…
Court Reports
Speeding: Maria Diaz, Madelia, 45/30, Fine $140; Jerry Freimuth, Worthington, 86/65, Fine $150; Lance Junker, Butterfield, 70/55, Fine $140; Laura Olsen, Fairmont, 73/55, Fine $… Login to continue reading Login…
Council meetings set to move to new council chambers
Sarah Shelander Editor The St. Jame City Council held its meeting on Tuesday. It was the second to last of the last City Council meetings… Login to continue reading Login…
First Lutheran Church Prepares for Sesquicentennial Celebration
Lee Carlson History abounds for First Lutheran Church of St. James as it looks back at the inception in 1873 and also towards the future,… Login to continue reading Login…
St. James History: Past and Present Businesses
Marion Edgar Style St. James Historical Society Looking back to main street: Thinking about Doris Hovden and Marlene Eckstrom running BeVans, one of the best… Login to continue reading Login…
Update from Mayor Jon Wilson
Mayor Jon Wilson As the summer days continue to roar through, continue to check on people that may not have air conditioning for possible heat-related… Login to continue reading Login…