Work begins on Safe Routes to School sidewalk project
City of St. James Nielsen Concrete will start the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) 10th St.
School Board hears plans, adjustments for approaching school year
ports and pointed to the recent Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Conferences. Heil and Northside Principal Liam Dawson would echo the praise for the involvement by teachers across the spectrum, both in terms of grade level and discipline and also years of teaching. The shared experience will provide the basis for heightened efficiency for the weekly PLCs that run the course of the school year.
City Council considers licenses and resolutions
Lee Carlson The St. James City Council tackled a full agenda at their Aug.
Finstad wins special election, county commissioner candidates set
Brad Finstad of New Ulm, a graduate of St. James High School, won the Aug. 9 special election to fill the final months of the 1st Congressional District seat in the U.S House of Representatives held by the late Jim Hagedorn. Republican Finstad received 59,788 votes while the DFL candidate, Jeff Ettinger received 55,155.
James (Jim) Bishop
James (Jim) Bishop passed away Saturday, August 6 after his battle with…
After St. James, many athletes find success at college level
Lee Carlson Achievements at the high school level often signal the end of athletic competition for most, but The Plaindealer had a chance to visit with several local student- athletes preparing for another year of competition. Academic demands, a higher level of competition, and finding confidence were common challenges across involvement with a variety of sports.
From the Editor’s Desk
I don’t think I mentioned this before but I am old. I graduated from Sleepy Eye High School in 1973. There wasn’t much for girls to do in those days. A couple of girls sports were added around that time but it was too late for me—I was already not athletic.
It’s Threshing Bee time in Butterfield
Submitted The Butterfield Threshermen will hold their 55th annual Steam and Gas Engine Show Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-21 at Voss Park on the west edge of Butterfield.
Sturm finishes up long legacy of major progress
“It was never about me, I was simply a spokesperson for 4,793 people.” ~ St. James Mayor Gary Sturm Lee Carlson After 26 years as Mayor of St.
U of M Raptor Center comes to Watonwan County
Submitted Watonwan County 4-H and Soil & Water Conservation District came together to offer an Educational Environmental Day Camp for the local youth. The theme was Birds and the youth participated in activities, played games, and enjoyed a special presentation brought to them from the University of Minnesota Raptor Center.