Annual Weed and Grass Notice

Notice is hereby given to each person who owns, occupies, or controls land in the City of St. James to cut or spray all weeds and grass taller than 8 inches.   

Noxious weeds and grass taller than 8 inches are considered a nuisance. &...

Discover St. James Website

Check out our new "Discover St. James Website"- your one-stop-shop for all things St. James! Business Directory, Event Calendar, Things to Do, and more! Click here to go to the website or click Discover St. James on the header of this website.&a...

St. James Bloc Party - Thursday, August 5

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11th Street North - Construction Update

On Monday, August 9th, the detour will be changing from North to South so from Cemstone Concrete going North will open to traffic and the South end of road will close.
Thank you for your patience.

St. James Outdoor Swimming Pool Hours

St. James Outdoor Swimming Pool hours in August:Last weekday open is Friday, August 13.

After August 13, will be open every Saturday/ Sunday ONLY, through Labor Day weekend.Closed on Monday, September 6 - Labor Day.

Help Conserve Water!

The City of St. James is encouraging you to do your part and follow guidance from the MN DNR through the drought warning currently in place. To avoid a complete water ban and to preserve the City’s drinking water supply, as well as ensure fire s...

Fireworks on St. James Lake

Holiday Hours - 4th of July

Meadowlark Compost and City Hall will be CLOSED on Monday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day.
The swimming pool will be OPEN July 3, 4th & 5th from 1:00pm - 7:00pm.

Have a safe holiday weekend!

Water Main Repair on Monday, June 28th

Starting at 7:00am, Monday, June 28th, 10th Street N. between 11th Avenue and 12th Avenue will be closed due to a water main repair. There will be some water outage in the area from 7:30am -3:00pm. You should have received a notice on your door if your wa...

Extreme Heat Power Use Alert

Boulevard Tree Information

Boulevard Tree Letter of Agreements are due September 15, 2021

FOR MORE INFORMATION or if you have additional questions email: chad.stradtman@ci.stjames.mn.us 

Click here for more information about the Boulevard Tree program

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Mural Artist Invitation - Friday, June 4

COMMUNIDAD - Generation to Generation - MuralBoston Parking Lot

Visit with the Muralist Yehimi Cambron and Assistant Pamela Tellez CoriaFree Popcorn and waterShare your comments about the mural in the comment book on siteDue to the amount of work left to b...

St. James Outdoor Swimming Pool Opens June 5

The St. James Outdoor Swimming Pool opens on Saturday, June 5. For more information, hours, and cost  click here

There have been many updates made to our facilities including bathrooms, additional umbrella, concrete, and new paint job to pool.

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RentHelpMN is Now Open for 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 Ren...

Downtown Muralist to Offer Community Presentation

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Utility Disconnections Will Resume Monday, May 24

CITY OF ST. JAMES UTILITY DISCONNECTIONS – IMPORTANT NOTICE

The City ceased disconnections in March of 2020 when the COVID pandemic began.   Over the past year, we have continued to send past due letters every month to customers that are...

Community Members Support Our Police Department

Watonwan County Food Shelf - New Location

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11th Street North - Construction Update

The City of St. James will begin construction on 11th Street North beginning with the first phase on Monday, April 26th. 11th Street North will be closed and there will be detour routes/access ways during construction.

Phase one road closure starts April 2...

Meadowlark Compost Site

The Meadowlark Compost Site is open for the season.Click Compost Site for more information

Public Notice: Flushing Hydrants / Water Mains

The City of St. James Water Department will be flushing Fire Hydrants / Water Mains on the North side of town starting Monday, April 26th thru Friday, April 30th.We will start flushing the South side Sunday, May 2nd @ 10:00 pm thru Friday, May 7th. City o...

City Council Meeting Time Change

Starting Tuesday, January 19, 2021- City Council Meetings will begin at 5:30 p.m.

City Council Agenda - January 19, 2021

Press Release- City of St. James moves to Lifetime Dog Licenses