Chuckled the other day when I came across a perfect response to chit chat about children, or adults, of every age. This person simply responds,… ...

The scoreboard from the Butterfield gymnasium, donated by the BHS Class of 1968, looks over the display of sports uniforms from Watonwan County teams that can now be found in the Steve Anderson ...

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 ...

While leading one of her lessons about agriculture in a fifth grade classroom at Northside Elementary earlier this year. Keeley Runge represented her busy school life as she was also dressed in her ...

With calf prices at record highs, it’s more important than ever for producers to capture top dollar for every calf sold — without leaving money… ...

Josiah DeMaris represented St. James-Madelia track at the 2025 Class A State Track Meet, earning a 14th place finish in the 3,200-meter run. PHOTO BY LEE CARLSON BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James ...

There are certain things that get my attention every time, one such phenomena being a car with the label “Student Driver”. It’s been nearly 45… ...

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 ...

It’s almost summer. Actually, it’s not. You would have had a hard time telling students in our area that last week, with outstanding stretches of… ...

Mike Fugazzi, SJHS Principal, explains key points of the school cell phone policy during Sunday’s Community Meeting at the school. PHOTOS BY LEE CARLSON BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer ...

Benya Kraus is the new president and chief executive officer for the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation. SUBMITTED PHOTO BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Benya Kraus succeeds Tim ...

An intriguing thing has been happening in Washington. After years — decades, really — when concerns about the growing federal debt were largely set aside,… ...