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 ...

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… ...

Quarterback Max Westman readies for the snap as the Saints move deeper into Lester Prairie territory during the 7-0 victory Friday. SUBMITTED PHOTO BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Defense ...

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 ...

Seniors on the St. James volleyball team are, from left, Jacey Swanson, Sophie Durheim, Ava Spitzner, Journey Swanson, Nora Kern and Laney Bowers. BY LEE CARLSON For the St. James Plaindealer Head ...

Lost Sanity Brewery put community front and center during this year’s Park Days celebration earlier this month in Madelia with its Beer-for-a-Cause initiative. For every… ...

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… ...

St. James graduate Jim Wettestad’s outstanding effort resulted in a book about the Vietnam veterans of Watonwan County. BY LEE CARLSON For the St. James Plaindealer After much work, Jim Wettestad ...

Robert Lick presents a certificate recognizing a fellowship given in honor of Brianna Sanders at a recent St, James Rotary Club meeting. SUBMITTED PHOTO St. James City Economic Development Director ...