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EMS Week Recognition
St. James Volunteer Ambulance team. Front row (L to R) , Abbey Trickel, Randee Nelson, Priscilla Balderama, Cassie Warwick, and Jennie Firchau. 2nd row Holly Wallace, Mark Nielsen, Bob Moll, Christine Basmoen, Michelle Bauer, Emily Adrian, Tony Schmidt, and Derek Thaw.
Council makes changes to Family passes for St. James Pool
The St. James City Council met for its first meeting of May on Tuesday, May 2. It started with approving a license for a food truck. The Pelican Food Truck will be in St. James on May 11 for one day only.
Students learn the dangers of driving while impaired
St. James Fire Department with the help of St. James Police Department, St James Volunteer Ambulance, Watonwan County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota State Patrol, North Memorial Health, Mayo Clinic Health System St. James, Sturm Family Funeral Home, staff and student volunteers, held a mock crash for St. James High School Juniors and Seniors.
Northside Elementary performing Disney’s The Lion King Kids
May 5, 2023- Disney’s The Lion King Kids is playing at Saint James High School Little Theatre on Thursday, May 18 at 7 pm and Saturday, May 20 at 10 am. The 30-minute musical, designed for middle-school-aged performers, is based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor and the 1994 Disney film. The Northside Elementary cast contains approximately 80 students led by Cathy Bruce & Pam Olson The Lion King KIDS tells the story of the epic adventures of a curious cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny as king. Along the way, the young lion encounters a colorful cast of characters including spunky lioness Nala, charismatic meerkat Timon, and loveable warthog Pumbaa. To claim his rightful place on the throne and save his beloved Pridelands, Simba must find his inner strength and confront his wicked Uncle Scar. The Lion King KIDS features classic songs from the 1994 film such as “Hakuna Matata” and the Academy Award-winning “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” as well as additional songs penned for the Broadway production.
Community Calendar
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. Coffee with the Mayor (City Department - Water); 1 2 - 1 p.m. Rotary Club Thursday 4/18: 5 p.m. Railroad Days Benefit Weekend Movie: Book Club Events for the Watonwan County Library ***Please note, the Darfur Branch Library will have adjusted hours on Saturdays in May: They will be open from 12-2. They will also be closed on Saturday, June 3rd 5/13 @ 10:00-11:00 am: Sensory Play Cafe in St.
St. James Citizenship Club celebrates 100 years
The 100-year anniversary of the St. James Citizenship Club was celebrated on April 17 at a luncheon held at the former Methodist Church Event Center. Present members of the club, as well as several past members, were in attendance.
Artist of the Week
Name: Kendall Malmgren Grade: 5 Parent(s): Lucas and Brooke Malmgren Favorite part of music class: Visiting with Ms. Kelly Dream job: Mechanical Engineer Favorite instrument: Guitar .
Butterfield-Odin April’s Students of the Month
Elemantary Students of the Month: Kaleb Sanchez, Brisli Aguilon Lopez, Jocelyn Davila, Jayson Romero. Front row, left to right- Gerardo Morales-Rodriguez, Eva Perez Lopez, and Chandaly Vongsy. Tiffany Sandb Sr High Student of the Month: William Benavente and Jr High Student Tayavia Maokhamphio.