Virtual reality EMS training provide hands on training with only wifi needed
Providing the Southern Minnesota Region EMS personnel with useful training is the goal of South Central EMS. A new training platform, Virtual Reality training, was introduced in the region in July 2024. This new form of training allows EMS departments to have their
Dip into watercolors with a new community education class
Art has a way of making people feel certain emotions or feelings like happiness and home for example. Caroline Porter an artist from Fairmont will be offering a watercolor class in St. James through Community Education on March 25. She has been creating art that has given her the feeling of being home for as long as she can remember.
Strong winds blows dock 50 feet
Watonwan County, especially St. James, experienced extreme winds on Friday, Feb. 28. The National Weather Service said Watonwan County experienced gusts in the 50 to 60 MPH range. In the early afternoon, Watonwan County experienced strong winds that caused trees to lose branches and unsecured objects to be blown around.
Madelia Health Now Offering Life-Saving Low-Dose Lung Cancer Screening CT (LDCT)
Madelia Health is excited to announce the availability of Low-Dose Lung Cancer Screening CT (LDCT), a breakthrough screening tool for early detection of lung cancer in high-risk individuals. This quick, painless exam can detect lung cancer at its earliest stages when treatment is most effective, significantly improving survival rates.
Minnesota Corn announces 2025 scholarship recipients
Minnesota Corn is excited to announce its 2025 scholarship recipients. Marie Carr of Blue Earth, Natalie Clemenson of Zumbrota, Hannah Highum of Peterson, and Keeley Runge of St. James will each receive a $5,000 college scholarship this year.
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Bill prohibiting boys from playing in girls sports
A plan that would prevent boys in Minnesota from playing in girls’ sports received a full House floor debate this week. State Representative Marj Fogelman (R-Fulda) voted yes on the bill.
Court Reports
Assault- 5th degree- fear of bodily harm or death: Jose Garcia, Madelia, 90 days local confinement, fine $400
Narrow misses wrap up Tande’s trip to state
Senior Talyn Tande saw his wrestling career come to a close as an entrant at the 2025 Minnesota State High School League State Wrestling Championships February 28th and March 1st. The senior, holding the Section 3A Individual Championship at 145 pounds ran out of time in a pair of one-point losses.
St. James – Madelia youth wrestling hosts tournament
An eight-team tournament was hosted by Cyclones Youth Wrestling on February 23rd for K-6 squads. The Cyclones finished 2nd overall and had five wrestlers go undefeated on the day; Bryce Miller, Dax Romsdahl, Lola Barrett, Bryce Siem, Zion Redlin.