UPCOMING EVENTS
Discover the Rich History of St. James MN
Click Here to Read MoreIn the year 1867, a meeting for directors of the St. Paul and Sioux City Railroad Company created the decision that the center of Watonwan County, Minnesota would serve best as the halfway point between these divisions of the railroad. General Sibley, a member of the board of directors, proposed a lengthy Dakota Indian name for the town to be developed at this division point. The next morning, the President of the road, E. F. Drake, inquired as to the name proposed for the new town but General Sibley had forgotten it. Mr. Drake proposed a name they could all remember, St. James. This division point, halfway between St. Paul and Sioux City, was called St. James by railroad men three years before any buildings existed.
Enjoy All There Is To Do In St. James
Click To Plan Your VisitFrom St. James Lake to the all time Southern Minnesota favorite, Schmidt’s Bakery you will find no shortage of ways to enjoy St. James, MN. Enjoy complimentary snowshoes with your stay at the Super 8, or venture out for a few mile bike ride around the designated bike path. Catch a Movie at the Princess Theater then enjoy local fare at one of the favorite dining venues.
Read some rave reviews: “Great Spot. This is a jewel in Minnesota for great food and good interaction with the people in the store. I never miss a chance to stop there when I travel for work.”
“…Everyone is friendly and everyone knows each other. It’s very peaceful… The small town stores are pretty nice as well. There is a nice walking and bike trail around the lake. Cute little theatre and a nice little waterpark, both very inexpensive to go to!”
BREAK NEW GROUND IN 2021 - BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME
LEARN MOREThe St. James EDA has extended incentives to build in Mayberry Hills in 2020, with some minor changes. Reduced lot prices and a special financing offer- check it out! Call Andrea at the EDA at 507-375-1289 for more information.
Mayberry Hills Special Financing Offer from First National Bank & Pioneer Bank
Mayberry Hills Sixth Addition is a residential housing development owned by the City of St. James EDA. The housing development is on Elton Ave N and 10th Street North.
Smithfield Foods Is Now Hiring | St. James | Production Workers
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MOREAt Smithfield Foods, our more than 54,000 Smithfield Family members work together to fulfill our mission to produce “Good food Responsibly. ®” People are the key to our success and we are committed to providing a safe, ethical and rewarding work environment.
As part of our team you enjoy:
Competitive pay
Excellent healthcare benefits
Employer-Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Paid Vacations and HolidaysJoin our team and grow your meaningful career with us.
Production employees at Smithfield handle materials and use
hand tools, knives, machinery, and equipment to help deliver good
food responsibly to America’s dinner table. Production team
members at Smithfield perform physically demanding work that
requires good hand eye coordination, attention to detail, strength
and stamina. Team members must be available to work scheduled
hours, which may include mandatory overtime, depending upon
production demands.Learn more at www.smithfieldfoods.com/careers
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- Contact UsSt. James Economic Development Authority
City Hall
124 Armstrong Blvd S/PO Box 70
St. James, MN 56081St. James Area Chamber of Commerce
And Convention & Visitors Bureau
516 1st Ave S
St. James, MN 56081
2020 St. James Farmer’s Market
/in Community Projects /by Sheenah BuckHave you checked out the farmers market in St. James? No?! Well it’s a great place to get […]