Columbo Christianity

If you know me, you probably know that I’m a great television enthusiast. I love the way that TV works, and how unlike the movies it is. You may think of them both as similar: actors entertaining you up on a screen – but they’re really quite different. When you go to a movie, you make a special trip; you go to sit for a long time to be completely absorbed into the world of the film.

Community Calendar

Tuesday: 12-1 p.m. Rotary Wednesday: 2-6 p.m. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Weekend Movie: Little Mermaid Events for the Watonwan County Library ***Please note, the Darfur Branch Library will have adjusted hours on Saturdays in May: They will be open from 12-2. They will also be closed on Saturday, June 3rd 5/25 @ 5:00-7:00 pm: Knitting & Crocheting Club in St. James All ages and abilities can come and learn how to knit and crochet with help from Tessa & Teri *This will be our last session until fall 6/1 @ 6 pm: Wooden Door Hanger Craft in St. James Adults are invited to come and create your own wooden door decoration with Racheal, from Racheal Marie Designs! Spots are limited, and while this is offered at all of our Watonwan County Libraries, we are only allowing guests to sign up for one workshop. To sign up in St. James, call 375-1278 *“This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.”

Tennis Win Over Trojans Crowns SJA as BSC Division Champ

The St. James Area rolled to another convincing win, besting Worthington 6-1 on May 11th. The victory, along with wins over additional West Division foes, earned the Saints the title of Big South Conference West Division Champions.

Pipestone Shutouts Sweep Saints

Softball success was hard to find against Section 3AA leader Pipestone Area as the Arrows posted 7-0 and 12-0 victories on May 11th. Addie Bowers pitched both games and was 2-3 in the opener while Eva Romsdahl was 2-3 in the second game to lead the Saints batting.

Trap team is gearing up for tournaments

The 2023 St. James Area Trapshooting team is sharpening their skills as qualifying tournaments approach. Front row, L to R: Kalon Erickson, Brett Blom, Layton Erickson, Alex Aden, Judson Brekke, Hudson Flohrs, Quinton Kern, Drew Swanson, Trey Moser, Brody Solheid, Breyden Sodeman. 2nd row, L to R: Gage Jones, Journey Swanson, Derrek Wallace, Teagan Erickson, Spence Kolden, Zachary Curry, Jayse Siem, Knoxx Romsdahl, Jacey Swanson, Julia Westman, Rylie Peterson, Adrian Rodriguez-Farr, Gavin Friedrich. 3 rd row, L to R: Carter Wolner, Taylor Sodeman, Peyton Wolner, William Wendt, Griffin Jones, Kaid Sandbo, Ethan Leimer, Kollin Anderson, Hunter Stevens, Sawyer Olson, Levi Miest, Madelyn Malmgren, Lunden Swanson. Back row, L to R: Coach Keith Schulte, Coach Caleb Curry, Coach Kierra Curry, Coach Matt Winkelman, Cooper Olson, Jack Westman, Austin Spitzner, Kellen Dirksen, Kamden Schulte, Max Westman, Willie Curry, Braden Haler. Coach Jesse Friedrich, Coach Dewey Rankin, Coach Ed Rathman. Not pictured: Alek Anderson.

KEYC Recognizes Milestone and Motivation in Bowers

KEYC Sports features a weekly segment for Player of the Week, honoring an outstanding student-athlete from area schools. Addie Bowers was a recent pick for the award, adding to her impressive list of achievements.