Newsletter-Early-Week
New leader for nonprofit visits St. James
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Benya Kraus succeeds Tim Penny as SMIF CEO Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation is transitioning to a new president… Login to continue reading Login…
Hooked on fishing
Most of us have been in the situation where you get careless for a second and you end up with a mess that lasts significantly… Login to continue reading Login…
Getting it right in a lyrical sense
Every once in a while, things make sense. The legendary singer Billy Joel has a song titled “Get It Right The First Time” but often… Login to continue reading Login…
St. James Tennis Open beats the heat
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Geared up for the 46th annual St. James Tennis Open, three days of action took place for different… Login to continue reading Login…
JUNIOR LEGION BASEBALL: St. James sees season end against Windom
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer The 2025 season came to a close for the St. James Junior Legion team as it fell 8-2… Login to continue reading Login…
Following the Yellow Brick Road
St. James Community Theater took audiences on visit to Oz
School Board meeting features new administrators
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer The start of a new era came during the ISD 840 school board meeting July 14 as new… Login to continue reading Login…
City Hall hosts help desk for CD1
In an effort to provide support for a variety of services, Congressman Brad Finstad announced a mobile help desk scheduled for St. James Aug. 1… Login to continue reading Login…
Absolutely right
It is hard to find consistent examples of absolutes. We can change. Times can change. What we once thought as a line that could not… Login to continue reading Login…
Watonwan 4-H projects mix fun, learning
It’s been a busy spring and summer for Watonwan County 4-H’ers, and it will be even busier with the arrival of the county fair. Following… Login to continue reading Login…