Newsletter-Late-Week

4-H’ers kicked off fair season with Presentation Day
Youth completed their conference judging in Clothing & Textiles, Fashion Revue, Performing Arts, and Food Revue. After judging was complete, youth returned in the evening… Login to continue reading Login…

City’s sustainability efforts earn statewide recognition
League of Minnesota Cities presents Sustainable City Award to St. James The City of St. James received the 2025 Sustainable City Award from the League… Login to continue reading Login…

Lessons learned from a driving urge
There are certain things that get my attention every time, one such phenomena being a car with the label “Student Driver”. It’s been nearly 45… Login to continue reading Login…
St. James High School/Middle School Honor Rolls
Following is the Trimester III Honor Roll for St. James High School and Middle School. Students whose grade point average was 3.667-4.0 were named to the A Honor Roll, and the B Honor Roll is for those who had a GPA of 3.0-3.666.

Voting for a new food shelf name
Watonwan County Food Shelf held a block party for members of the community June 17, showcasing a major change.

Record set in Rail Run
A warm setting did not keep runners away or records from being broken during the 2025 Rail Run June 19 by the old depot at St. James Lake. Events included the half-mile run, mile run and the four-mile run or walk.
St. James students among online school’s Class of 2025
Two St. James students were among the 795 seniors from communities across Minnesota who received high school diplomas as members of Minnesota Connections Academy’s Class of 2025. The tuition-free, public online school recently recognized graduates during a traditional, in-person commencement ceremony June 7 at the Minneapolis Convention Center on June 7.

Timely teacher tribute
BY LEE CARLSON For the St. James Plaindealer Friesen receives Golden Apple Award A pleasant surprise capped the 2024-2025 year for Northside Elementary School teacher… Login to continue reading Login…
Camp of future champs set to launch
Four different camp sessions are scheduled for the St. James-Madelia wrestlers, from preschoolers through incoming seniors and will run from June 24-26 at St. James… Login to continue reading Login…
At the library
A calendar of events throughout the Watonwan County Library and Multicultural Learning Center James Library. JUNE 16-21 Friends of the St. James Library Book Sale… Login to continue reading Login…