Central Farm Service new St. James Feed Mill is making way

This past spring Central Farm Service started construction on its new feed mill in St. James. On April 18, CFS broke ground and started digging for the first phase of this project. In the six months, construction has been keeping to the schedule and looks to finish by Fall of 2023.

Community Calendar

Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ginger Bread House Contest; 7-9 p.m. Model Railroad Club Open House Friday: 4-6 p.m. St. James Liquor Holiday Cocktail Tasting Saturday: 1-5 p.m. Model Railroad Club Open House Monday: 1-4 p.m. St. James Plaindealer Open House; 5-7 p.m. ECFE Holiday Open House Tuesday: 12:10-1:10 p.m. Rotary Club Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. First National Bank Open House; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Presbyterian Church Scotties Holiday Fair; 7-10 p.m. American Legion Kris Kringle Bingo and Meat Raffle *Encore Grand Piano Music Nov. 30- Dec. 11 12-1 p.m.

St. James Drug Arrest

On 11/22/22, members of the St. James Police Department along with the Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force and the Watonwan County Sheriff’s Office executed a drug search warrant on the 400 Block of 1st Ave. S., in St. James.

Artist of the Week

This week’s Artist of the Week is Northside Elementary’s 4th grader Jose Santos Jr. Grade 4 Parent(s): Yesinia Santos, Jose Santos Meija Favorite part of music class: Playing instruments Dream job: NFL player Favorite instrument: Piano .

Ready, Set, Chili!

Foods I finished off its trimester with its trimesterly chili-off. Three classes had between 3 and 6 teams making their own recipes and chilies.

Fay Doris Williams

 Fay Doris Williams, 87, of St. James died on November 28, 2022,…

Grace Strenge

 Grace Strenge, 91, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Pioneer…

Milo D. Holland

 SAINT JAMES – A Celebration of Life Service for Milo D. Holland,…

Lois E. Sands

 BUTTERFIELD – A Celebration of Life Service for Lois E. Sands, 67,…

Participate in the Winter Carnival Parade

Sarah Shelander Next week is the start of the Winter Carnival. From the 1st until the 11th there will be events happening for all ages, one of the events that everyone looks forward to is the parade.