Volleyball Fortunes Hit a Skid Against Trio of League Opponents
On October 4th the St. James Area volleyball team rallied to a 2527 score in the final set but dropped the match at Fairmont in straight sets. The week featured a pair of similar outcomes against Jackson County Central and Luverne.

Cross Country Events Center on Youth Levels as Varsity Marches Towards Sections
Runners from St. James Area have proven to be among the best in Section 2A, taking a break before making a run at the Section Meet later this month. The past week saw races conducted for both junior high and lower grades.

Wings United Girls Soccer Closes Out First Campaign
Recent soccer matchups with Worthington and Fairmont on consecutive days challenged Wings United. The first score ended at 5-0 and Fairmont came away with a 6-0 victory.
Saints Rally From Big Deficit in 40-14 Setback at Springfield
Unplanned changes, fueled by injuries, stalled the offense as the Saints dropped to 0-5 on the 2022 season with a 40-14 loss at Springfield on September 30th. The Saints scored the final two touchdowns and look to build on the momentum moving forward.
Tennis Team Tunes up For Sections as #1 Seed
St. James Area hosted their final tournament of the regular season on Saturday, October 1st with St. Peter, Maple River, and Le-Sueur-Henderson competing. The Section tournament began this week and the Saints received a bye, courtesy of being the top seed.

Madelia Health Foundation Awards Grants
Madelia, MN - Each year, the Madelia Health Foundation awards two internal grant requests as part of our Ask for Anything Grant round. These grants allow Madelia Health departments to submit applications for a piece of equipment or training that directly improves patient experience and demonstrates how the request can make the department better caregivers. The Madelia Health leadership team reviews and votes on the grant applications and two various departments are selected to receive funding for their grant request.
Minnesota State Mankato to Waive New Undergraduate Student Application Fees in October
Mankato, Minn. – Minnesota State University, Mankato is participating in “Minnesota State Month” and, as part of this statewide effort, will waive its $20 application fee for new undergraduate students who apply for admission during the month of October.
WATONWAN COUNTY BOARD SYNOPSIS OF MEETING AUGUST 16, 2022
Present: Jim Branstad, Dillon Melheim, Bill Miller, Jim Pettersen and Bob Rinne. Opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
No public comments made at this time Consent Line Items Approved 5-0: August 15, 2022 Minutes,
MINUTES Regular School Board Meeting September 12, 2022 / 6:00 PM General School Board St. James ISD #840 St.
WATONWAN COUNTY BOARD SYNOPSIS OF MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Present: Jim Branstad, Dillon Melheim, Bill Miller, Jim Pettersen and Bob Rinne. Opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.