County, city departments work to make residents safe during Christmas blizzard
Watonwan and surrounding counties were hit by a winter storm in the days leading up to Christmas. From Wednesday to Saturday Winter Storm Elliot was going through Watonwan County, with the worst being Thursday and Friday.
Mayor Jon Wilson and council members sworn in
Tuesday night was the first city council meeting of 2023 and the first one held by St. James’ new mayor Jon Wilson. Former mayor Gary Sturm started the meeting. Council members Paul Harris, Nonnie Hanson, and Hannah Rushing took their oath first. After they took their oath, Jon Wilson with his daughters standing next to him was oathed in by Melissa Wilson. Once he took his oath Wilson was handed the gavel by Sturm and the meeting continued.
Taylor Sodeman reached 1,000 points
Taylor Sodeman reached 1,000 points in her career on Dec. 28 at the New Richmond tournament during their game against Minnesota Valley Lutheran.
Bivalent COVID-19 booster available at Mayo Clinic Health System for children 6 months and older
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently expanded use of the new bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccines to children 6 months–5 years old. Appointments for the Pfizer booster can now be made at Mayo Clinic Health System for this age group by accessing Patient Online Services or calling your primary care provider.
There’s snow better time to read
Watonwan County libraries are starting its winter reading program this week. From January 3 to February 25, kindergartners to adults can participate in the program.
Zender retires after 22 years of service in the Air Force
Jake Zender, a 1995 graduate of St. James High School and son of Tom and Becky Zender of St James, recently retired from the Air Force after 22 years of service. Zender achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and worked in stations across the globe over his 22 years in the Air Force. Lt Col Zender graduated from the University of St Thomas and was commissioned in the Air Force in 1999 and was stationed in Texas, North Dakota, Nebraska, and several stations in the Middle East after 9/11 working as an intelligence officer.
Community Calendar
Sunday: Watonwan County Historical Society Pancake Breakfast from 9 - 1 at the St. James Eagles. Tuesday: 12- 1 p.m. Rotary Club Wednesday: 12 -1 p.m. Sertoma Events for the Watonwan County Library 1/7 @ 10 am Cribbage Love to play cribbage? Don’t know how but always wanted to learn? Join us and play someone experienced or learn how to play with Teri’s guidance.
Trimester 1 Honor Roll Students
St. James Middle and High School Trimester 1 honor rolls have been announced.
Stephen R. Reckard
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Afternoon Tourney Opener Sees St. James Area Lighting Up TMB From Long Distance
Weather-related layoffs failed to stunt the Saints shooting aces as they set a new team record of 19 three-pointers in the 91-65 victory over Tracy-Milroy-Balaton at the Windom Tournament on December 27th.