House on the hill

It’s been a year now since the big move. Up and off the farm we did go after living upon the family homestead for over forty years. We’d never really gone house shopping before, so when this all began, we decided to make a wish list of sorts to sort it all out. At least that would be a starting point. Today, I found that list tucked away in the bottom of my purse and began to check off that which was granted. I was amazed that 100% of the wishes I wished for were granted.

Planning and getting things done

Monday was the start of a new career adventure for me, Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch’s editor stepped away from the paper so between now and when a new editor starts I will be filling in as an interim editor for Sleepy Eye. While doing this adds another paper for me to work on each week and proof every Wednesday, I will still be giving St. James what you are all used to from me. The only thing that may be different is how busy I am during office hours, they will stay the same but I may be bouncing in and out to make sure I have all I need for each paper done.

Saints deliver 59-56 loss to LCWM

Another winning team leaves the SJHS Event Center with a loss as St. James Area held on for a non-conference victory over Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial on February 10th. Closing out their final season as a Saint, Wyatt Haler, Brennan Kern, and Danon Sawatzky all scored in double figures on Senior Night.

Pushing himself pushed Brennan Kern past 1,000 points

St. James Area boys basketball has surprised several teams during the backside of their 2024-25 schedule, recently knocking off a 15-2 Cedar Mountain team. Brennan Kern is the team’s leading scorer and early in that February 3rd game he achieved the distinction of scoring his 1,000th point.

Wrestling season wraps up for SJM girls

Girl wrestlers from dozens of schools descended upon Redwood Valley High School for the combined state-qualifier for Sections 3 and 4 on February 7th and 8th. Hazly Lopez-Baltazar recorded the best finish, placing 4th at 100 pounds.

Malmgren doubles 1,000 rebound club

Madelyn Malmgren smashed the 1,000 rebound barrier against Cleveland on February 6th, pulling down a career-high 22 boards. The achievement was first reached in 2005 by Leah Kern and remained exclusive before Malmgren’s entrance to the club.

SJM wrestlers get big win over Worthington

St. James-Madelia avenged an earlier loss to Worthington in convincing fashion on February 6th with a 42-30 decision. The triangular at Worthington included a loss to a tough Adrian team.

Rally falls short At Pipestone

The Saints made up ground in the final half but eventually dropped a 76-71 Big South Conference game at Pipestone on February 7th. Wyatt Haler continued his hot shooting, leading St. James Area with 22 points with Brennan Kern and John Boelke adding 15 points each.