Saints broke two records at Windom Tournament

St. James’ high school boy’s basketball team won a four-team tournament in Windom on Dec. 28-29, thanks in part to a 120-113, three-overtime already-historic semifinal victory over Tracy-Milroy-Balaton.

Runges dominate at Region FFA contest

FFA is back doing in person contests again this year. In the spring of 2020, all contests were cancelled and during the 2020-2021 school year, all contests used a virtual format. This year, the members get to have the full experience of going to a contest.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Tuesday: Rotary Club, 12:10 to 1:10 p.m. Wednesday: Sertoma Club, 12 to 1 p.m.

How to get your affairs in order

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you decipher the different types of housing options available to seniors, and recommend some good resources for locating them? I need to find a place for my elderly mother and could use some help. Overwhelmed Daughter Dear Overwhelmed, There’s a wide array of housing options available to seniors, but what’s appropriate for your mom will depend on her needs and financial situation.

What will 2022 bring

2021 was a year with a lot of changes for my family and me. All of the changes I have experienced even if some of them were not the best, I see them all as blessings.

Malmgren and Haler take on more with Sodeman’s absence

St. James girl's basketball coach Steve Witcraft is crossing his fingers that star junior point guard Taylor Sodeman will return to the starting lineup for Friday’s 7:30 p.m. Big South East home opener against New Ulm.

Wayne L. Bakke

SAINT JAMES - Wayne Bakke passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on December 31, 2021. Funeral service will be held at the Albion Lutheran Church, on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 2:00 pm.

Watonwan County COVID-19 update

Watonwan County Public Health released a COVID-19 update for the last week in December. Total number of Confirmed and Probable Cases: 2,171 Number of Active Cases: 32 Number out of Isolation: 2,118 Number of Total Hospitalizations: 122 Number of COVID-19 Related Deaths: 21 Watonwan County COVID cases have not had any specific trend in its data.