Newsletter-Early-Week
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…

Watonwan County 4-H’ers attend YELLO
Conference gives youth leadership, volunteer opportunities 4-H’ers from 55 Minnesota counties and one North Dakota youth attended the 2025 Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities—… Login to continue reading Login…

St. James gymnastics camp fills gymnasium
The 2025 camp for current and beginning gymnasts wrapped up for a large number of participants as part of the summer development. Different age groups… Login to continue reading Login…

Persistence pays off with new road
Push that began in 2021 will come to fruition this year with infrastructure improvements
Extension plans three Beef x Dairy programs
With calf prices at record highs, it’s more important than ever for producers to capture top dollar for every calf sold — without leaving money… Login to continue reading Login…

County Fair will offer schedule packed with fun
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer 146th Edition set for July 17-20 With a week left, preparation and final plans are coming together for… Login to continue reading Login…
Letting God determine what is good
BY THE REV. DAVID CISKE Towards the end of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount recorded in Matthew chapters 5-7, Jesus shows the listeners at the… Login to continue reading Login…

Construction begins on car wash
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Crystal Clean Car Wash going up near Highway 60 St. James Economic Development Administration recently shared news about… Login to continue reading Login…