Newsletter-Early-Week

City, EMS system recognize life-saving efforts
The City of St. James and the South-Central Minnesota EMS Regional System recently recognized the emergency responders, medical personnel and bystanders who played a crucial… Login to continue reading Login…

Improved Saints honor season at annual banquet
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Team hopes strong finish means more success next season On the heels of an impressive late-season surge, the… Login to continue reading Login…
Let your experience help you know how to find God
BY REV. DAVID LICK Experience is the best teacher, there’s no doubt. There are many ways of learning, but generally, you want to experience something… Login to continue reading Login…

Watonwan County 4-H’ers attend leadership workshop
Watonwan County 4-H’er Sofia Beckendorf attended the Building Leadership and Understanding workshop earlier this year at Camp Victory. Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Luella Beckendorf and… Login to continue reading Login…

Math Masters add success at Bethany Lutheran contest
A sharp group of sixth-grade math students arrived at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato on March 7 ready to engage in competition. Competing among 40… Login to continue reading Login…

St. James represented on groundbreaking women’s football team
BY LEE CARLSONFor the Plaindealer The Minnesota Vikings have partnered with six colleges to launch a women’s flag football league, and one of the players… Login to continue reading Login…

Saintettes celebrates season success
BY LEE CARLSONFor the Plaindealer With another big step in their journey with competitive danceline completed, the Saintettes held their awards banquet March 9 at… Login to continue reading Login…
Archery lane coming to St. James; location approved by city council
The St. James city council met for its meeting on Tuesday, March 4. An ordinance amendment to change the search warrant to a court order in the Public Nuisance ordinance was proposed at the previous city council meeting. Approving the second reading of the resolution for the ordinance started the meeting on Tuesday night, council members approved the second reading.
St. James area readies for new football coach
St. James Schools announced John Hall as the new head football coach following a process that included a stakeholders meeting, a series of interviews, and a school board decision. Hall graduated from St. James High School was an assistant varsity coach during the 2024 season.

Melissa Lueth Honored As One of the Best-in-State Women Wealth Advisors by Forbes
Melissa Lueth, MBA, APMA™ a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial, Inc. in Saint James, was named to the list of “Forbes Best-in-State Women Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes. The list recognizes financial advisors who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the business.