Darlene Hilda Irene Miller
Darlene Hilda Irene Miller, 81, of Wells died July 2, 2022, at UHD Hospital in Blue Earth of natural causes. Darlene is survived by her daughters: Diane (David) Crimmins of Brooklyn Park, Dalene (Joel) Annen of Winnebago, and Dawn Westermann of Alexandria; sisters: Laura Greiner of Fairmont and Avis (Raymond) Roiger of New Hope, brother: Melvin (Lola Johnson) Miller of Madelia, nine grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.
Family Living Focus – What is healthy eating?
You want to live longer. You want to feel healthy, energetic, and vigorous as you age. Your doctor says you should start eating better. You have heard that before, but do you know what it really means?
Baseball history in St. James runs deep
A bonus of small towns is getting to know your neighbors. Some years ago, a great neighbor named Larry Curry shared a picture with me of an assortment of baseball players from a bygone era. Along with the picture came questions.
Mayo Clinic Health System to offer COVID vaccines for ages 6 months to 5 years old starting Thursday
Mayo Clinic Health System sites in the Southwest Minnesota region will begin offering vaccine doses to children ages 5 and under beginning July 7. COVID-19 vaccines have been used under the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S.
17th Annual Madelia Health Golf Outing best on record
The Madelia Health Foundation 17th Annual Golf Outing was held on Wednesday, June 8. Since bringing back in-person golfing in 2021 after the COVID-19 pandemic, this tournament has been extremely popular and highly successful for Madelia Health.
Football momentum builds with summer work, Bemidji State Camp on horizon
Summer holds many opportunities for every sport and SJA football players’ docket includes several passing competitions, along with a team camp at the end of July in Bemidji. Head Coach Jon Wilson appreciates the efforts by players, both young and old alike.
Junior Legion team works through recent tight baseball games
A season update shows the St. James Junior Legion team opened with an exciting win in an extra-inning affair over New Ulm on June 1 and recent games included a 3-1 loss to Blue Earth on June 29 and a 3-3 tie with Lake Crystal on June 25.
James Gang turns corner on winning ways
Claiming victories in four of the last six games, the James Gang 16/18 softball team is nearing the break even mark for the 2022 season. A recent split in a doubleheader against Blue Earth followed recent wins over Brandon Valley and the Kato Peppers. The matchup with Blue Earth marked the second doubleheader, and the second split, for the two teams. The season opened with a twinbill against Blue Earth, resulting in a pair of one-run wins as the James Gang won 10-9 and Blue Earth came out ahead 4-3 in the other contest.
Early leads disappear in Upper Midwest Classic Tournament at New Ulm
The St. James Legion baseball team carried a 11-4 season record into the 16-team Upper Midwest Classic tournament hosted by Post #132 in New Ulm. St. James jumped to a lead in each of their games against Mankato, Marshall, and Roseville but couldn’t hold on.
A shot across the bow
This time of year, the days are long, and the weather is hot. Ahh, summer.