• Discover the Rich History of St. James MN

    In 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.

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  • Enjoy All There Is To Do In St. James

    From 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!”

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  • BREAK NEW GROUND IN 2021 - BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME

    The 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.

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  • Smithfield Foods Is Now Hiring | St. James | Production Workers

    At 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 Holidays

    Join 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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  • RENT HELP MN IS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

    Minnesota Housing is pleased to announce that RentHelpMN is now open and accepting applications. RentHelpMN makes it possible for eligible renters to get caught up on overdue rent and utilities dating back to March 13, 2020. It also makes provisions for those at risk of falling behind on rent payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Please note that RentHelpMN is in Phase One, in which people with past due rent who meet eligibility requirements are invited to apply.

    To apply for RentHelpMN, please visit renthelpmn.org or call 211.

    The 211 helpline has dedicated multilingual staff available to answer questions about RentHelpMN, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

    Visit renthelpmn.org to learn more about the program and eligibility requirements and to apply.

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