The Watonwan County Fair will celebrate 147 years during its four-day run July 16-19, 2026. With that in mind, organizers are looking for ideas that… ...

Pioneer Bank assists with funding program aimed at improving food accessibility Watonwan County Food Shelf received a boost recently as it learned it will receive… ...

Alex Aden, shown here at Glencoe, has emerged as one of SJA’s top runners through improvement during the 2025 season. SUBMITTED PHOTO BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Saints’ senior second ...

John Boelke escapes the grasp of a Southland defensive player to head up field for a portion of his game-leading 161 rushing yards. PHOTO BY LEE CARLSON BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer ...

The feeling of appreciation was mutual between the man who created Farm Aid and a crowd that waiting 12 hours to hear Willie Nelson at the Sept. 20 concert on the University of Minnesota campus. BY ...

Teammates and coaches surround Elizabeth Shores to celebrate win No. 50 on Saturday. BY LEE CARLSON For the St. James Plaindealer A chilly Saturday morning paired state-ranked foes St. James Area and ...

Park Apartments will be undergoing major upgrades as part of a large award from the Publicly Owned Housing Program, totaling over a million dollars. PHOTO BY LEE CARLSON BY LEE CARLSON For the St.

Head coach Kari Miest, shown here at the Paul Metcalf Invitational, has the Saints cross country program off to another strong start. BY LEE CARLSON For the St. James Plaindealer St. James Area ...

Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-758-1027, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:20 a.m. Sunday School Butterfield… ...

Wings United players with returning experience, shown here at an early season practice, are, from left, Brayan Ramirez Gomez, Josue Hernandez, Herson Perez Ramirez, Santiago Hernandez, Rodrigo ...

Heil one of nine Minnesota 4-H youth were selected as delegates Vannah Heil of St. James will be among more than 700 youth from across… ...

Area players, three region teams still competing The 2025 Minnesota Baseball Association State Amateur Baseball Tournament is being held in Hutchinson, Brownton and Gaylord and… ...