Awards Banquet Notes Season and Career Highlights

Season recaps and awards wrapped up the 2023 St. James Area softball season on June 6th. Coaches shared high points and team records for the year and plaques and trophies went to players based upon team voting.

Weekly Schedule

Thursday, June 8th State Track at STMA • 3:30 Tennis State Tourney at Reed Sweatt Tennis Center • 8:00 Baseball Section Finals at Marshall • 5:00 Friday, June 9th Softball State Tourney at Caswell Park in N. Mankato • TBD State Track at STMA • 3:30 Tennis State at R-S Tennis Center • 8:00 Saturday, June 10th State Softball Tourney at Caswell Park • TBD Tuesday, June 13th Baseball State Tournament at Target Field • TBD Thursday, June 15th Baseball State Tourney at Target Field • TBD

Saints Leap at Opportunity to Compete at State Track Meet

St. James Area proved to be the dominant school in regard to horizontal jumps at the Section 2A track meet on June 3rd, qualifying three athletes for the State meet. Gavin Firchau swept the long and triple jump titles while Anthony Sletta was runnerup in long jump and Lily Ciske claimed runnerup honors in the triple jump.

Area Fisherman Enjoys Monster Haul From River

Morgan, MN resident Preston Maurer raised the mark for his top catch in a quest for monster catfish. The flathead catfish weighed approximately 60 pounds and was released back to the river.

June is Great Outdoors Month in Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota DNR are encouraging Minnesotans to get out in nature and enjoy the state’s outstanding outdoor opportunities by proclaiming June 2023 as Great Outdoors Month. The proclamation cites the health and wellness benefits of spending time outdoors as one of the many reasons to encourage Minnesotans to get outdoors.

Watonwan County Human Services

(Salary Min $17.51 - Max $23.99 / hr.) Come join the administrative team at WCHS! You will be a part of skilled, caring & knowledgeable professionals whose talents & contributions promote, strengthen & protect the health of individuals, families & communities in Watonwan County every single day! Job Summary: This position assists internal employees in an office setting, as well as the public with a variety of services at the main reception counter in the County Office building. Ideal candidates thrive in an ever-changing environment, possess excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Take a Kid Fishing Weekend

During Take a Kid Fishing weekend (Friday, June 9 to Sunday, June 11) Minnesota residents can fish without licenses if they take children 15 or younger along, and participate in one among many ways to enjoy June as the 2023 Great Outdoors Month.