Jon Wilson From Write-In Candidate to Mayor
When a city has a mayor like Gary Sturm serving for decades and within his time done a copious amount of things to improve the said city, it makes for a large position to fill within the community for St. James.

2022 Volleyball Banquet Highlights Athletic and Academic Achievements
The St. James Area Saints volleyball team fit the term “student- athlete” with outstanding accomplishments in the classroom and competing on the volleyball court. Players, parents, coaches, and fans gathered at Augustana Lutheran Church to celebrate their season.

Gymnastics to be Led by Farber for 2022-23 Season
The new head coach for St. James Area gymnastics is Sydney Farber, a student-teacher in the school district. Originally from Andover, Farber’s background in gymnastics is welcomed by the Saints program.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-3755044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m. Fellowship Butterfield Community Bible Church Pastor Tim Hall 507-621-1546, 100 Chapman Ave., Butterfield Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.
Faith, Hope, and Love
Joe Faldet Hosanna Free Church “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 (ESV) The discussion that Paul has here in 1 Corinthians Chapters 12,13, and 14 is incredibly deep and nuanced. I am only going to look at one small aspect of his grand essay.

Finstad Appreciates Journey to Second Successful Congressional Bid
Fresh off an August special election victory, St. James High School grad Brad Finstad soon found himself campaigning for a full term, winning another election in November. Congressman Finstad granted an interview with the Plaindealer to recap plenty of events in a short timespan.

Artist of the Week
This week’s Artist of the Week is Northside Elementary’s second grader Kenna Warner. Parents Erin and Jay Warner What is your favorite medium in art? Pencils Favorite color? Teal Favorite work of art created? Drawings of people What do you want to be when you grow up? Singer .
Holidays starting in Butterfield kicks off to the holiday season
Thanksgiving is here and Christmas is around the corner. Between both holidays the City of Butterfield has its annual Christmas events.

Keith Olson
Keith Olson, 78, of St. James passed away at his home on…
Keith Olson
Keith Olson, 78, of rural St. James passed away at his home…