Newsletter-Early-Week

St. James High School recognizes AAA award winner and ExCEL award winners
Three St. James High School students were awarded two different awards on Friday, Feb. 7. Juniors Andrei Rivera and Katelyn Friesen were awarded the ExCEL Award for St. James. The ExCEL award is awarded to students who are active in activities, leaders in their school, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service.
St. James first responders respond to Carbon monoxide alert; encourage checking CO detectors
In the middle of January, the page went out for a carbon monoxide alert at a communal living facility in St James. The page, at about dinnertime for most folks, stated that CO gas was detected. CO is nothing to mess around with. I lost a good friend from Springfield to CO poisoning – the danger is real. Immediately after getting the call, the Sheriff’s Office 911 Telecommunicators paged out both the Fire and EMS departments. Upon their arrival, CO was detected with their monitors and the process of activating years of training and experience naturally took hold and the community came together.
St. James-Madelia salvages win at New Ulm
The SJM wrestling team ran into a pair of state-ranked Big South Conference opponents during a quadrangular at New Ulm on January 28th but finished by beating Sibley East. The victory over the Wolverines followed losses to Marshall and New Ulm.
Home meet pairs gymnasts with Waseca
Lee Carlson St. James Area gymnastics continued their progress as a team against a strong conference opponent on January 16th. The Bluejays prevailed 131.050 to… Login to continue reading Login…

Mayor Column
Mayor Chris Whitehead Dear St. James residents, It is with great honor and excitement that I step into the role of your newly elected Mayor.… Login to continue reading Login…

St. James’ new Mayor Chris Whitehead takes office; sees role to continue growth and strengthen St. James
The City of St. James inaugurated its new Mayor Chris Whitehead on Tuesday, Jan. 7 during the first city council meeting of 2025. Whitehead who has been a part of the St. James community his entire life sees his role as Mayor to continue the city’s growth and strengthen the community.

Butterfield-Odin Students of the Month
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Basketball goes to the animals
Sarah Shelander Editor The Watonwan County Humane Society and St. James High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams teamed up for their second annual Watonwan… Login to continue reading Login…

Senior Citizen Spotlight: Gerald Engstrom
Barb Holmgren Happy birthday Gerald Engstrom Gerald Engstrom was born on Jan. 5, 1933, in Welcome, MN. He graduated from Sherburn High School in 1951.… Login to continue reading Login…

Madelia Health welcomes General Surgeon Dr. Daniel S. Paley
Dona RehomeMadelia Health Madelia Health announces the addition of Dr. Daniel Paley to their Surgery Department in Madelia. Paley is certified by the American Board… Login to continue reading Login…