
The gift of grace
BY LEE CARLSON Although we all have the capacity for grace, and…
Mayo myth busters: Information about kidney donations
BY MAYO CLINIC More than 90,000 people are on the waiting list…

New mat will usher in second SJM season
BY LEE CARLSONFor the Plaindealer Fresh off the heels of a successful…

Gymnastics team celebrates season of progress
BY LEE CARLSONFor the Plaindealer The 2024-25 St. James Area gymnastics season…

Banquet size reflects growth of St. James-Madelia cooperative wrestling program
BY LEE CARLSONFor the Plaindealer The St. James-Madelia wrestling awards banquet filled…

Watonwan County 4-H’er Savannah Heil selected to serve on the Minnesota 4-H Animal Science Youth Leadership Team
Minnesota 4-H is excited to announce the 2025 Animal Science Youth Leadership Team.

St. James represented on groundbreaking women’s football team
BY LEE CARLSONFor the Plaindealer The Minnesota Vikings have partnered with six…

Saintettes celebrates season success
BY LEE CARLSONFor the Plaindealer With another big step in their journey…
Windshield wipers required on all vehicles
Question: I am in the process of restoring a classic car. I…
Archery lane coming to St. James; location approved by city council
The St. James city council met for its meeting on Tuesday, March 4. An ordinance amendment to change the search warrant to a court order in the Public Nuisance ordinance was proposed at the previous city council meeting. Approving the second reading of the resolution for the ordinance started the meeting on Tuesday night, council members approved the second reading.