New 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...

About Snow Emergencies

When there is 3 or more inches of snow fall, a snow emergency may be called, and no vehicle may be parked on any of the city streets until that street has been plowed from curb to curb.

Click here to go to the Snow Emergency page for more information.&...

Looking for Development

The St. James EDA is looking for commercial development for a redevelopment site. Incentives available based on job creation!

Click here to go to the commercial site page with more information.

Mayor to give Community Update

Mayor Gary Sturm will give a community update shortly after the Council meeting on Tuesday, June 18th (Council begins at 5:30). You may view City Council and the update on the Community Access Channel live, or on the City’s YouTube Channel live....

Fire Department Annual Chicken Dinner

Support the St. James Fire Department at their annual chicken dinner on Sunday, June 23rd. Serving from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the American Legion. Call 375-5990 for deliveries. Menu: grilled chicken, coleslaw, baked beans and beverage. Thank you!

Flyer (P...

3 Bedroom Town-home for Rent

The EDA has a two story, three bedroom town home available for rent mid June. The apartment has an attached one stall garage and 1.5 baths. Rent is $720 plus utilities. Call Jamie for more information 507-375-1289.

Now Accepting Credit/Debit Cards at the Outdoor Pool & Theater

The City of St. James is now accepting credit and debit cards at both the Outdoor Pool and the Princess Theater! 

There is a $1.50 charge to use this service. 

Get out this weekend and catch Aladdin at the Theater, and get ready for some f...

MOVE YOUR SUMP PUMPS HOSES OUTSIDE

The City is dealing with excess water causing backups in the sanitary sewer system. PLEASE MOVE YOUR SUMP PUMP HOSES OUTSIDE, and remove them from the sanitary sewer drain. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Highway 60 Bridge Update

MNDOT has informed us that the County Road 12 bridge has reopened except for the Westbound Ramps.

Now Hiring: City Manager

City Manager: City of St. James, Minnesota

Salary Range: $90,116 to $111,958

General Duties:

Performs complex executive work providing leadership and managing the

organization and related work as apparent or assigned. Work involves ...

MNDOT News Release

News Release

May 1, 2019

Contact: Rebecca Arndt, Public Affairs Coordinator

Office: (507)304-6106

rebecca.arndt@state.mn.us

Lane restrictions begin on Highway 60 near St. James May 3

MANKATO, Minn. – Motorists are...

3 Bedroom Apartment for Rent

The City of St. James has a two story, three bedroom apartment for rent in June. Rent is $720 plus utilities. Call Jamie at 507-375-1289 for more information.

Parks & Rec Rates for 2019

Who is ready for some fun in the sun? Check out our 2019 rates. Tiell Park Camground is now open- stay tuned for the Outdoor Pool and Watersports. Planning ahead? Stop by City Hall to buy your pool pass. 

PDF of Flyer (English)

Outdoor Pool/Piscina...

St. James Public Utilities Now Accepting Card Payments

Pay your bill with a credit or debit card at City Hall, online, or over the phone!

Customers now have the ability to pay their bills online, in person, or over the phone with debit or credit card. 

One-time card payments will be charged a $5 servic...

Sign up for City Notices & Snow Emergency Alerts

The City of St. James has a "Notify Me" service. You can sign up to receive text messages and/or emails when there is an important City alert or notification. Additionally, there are many different ways to find out if the City has declared a sno...

Apartments for Rent

The City has two apartments for rent. We have a three bedroom for $720 plus utilities available in June and a two bedroom for $675 plus utilities available immediately. Call 375-1289 for more information. 

Available immediately- Two bedroom (one-s...

Minnesota Housing Homeownership Programs

Minnesota Housing Homeownership Programs

Make your dream of homeownership a reality with help from Minnesota Housing and City of St. James! Whether you’re a first-time buyer, repeat buyer, or want to refinance, there’s an affordable Min...

Statement from the Mayor

Valued St. James Community Members and Stakeholders,

We understand your concern with the recent retail closures that the community has experienced- we all feel that pain with you. I first want to assure you that staff has been in contact with Shopko to see...

Mayberry Hills Housing Development Incentives in 2019

The St. James EDA has extended incentives to build in Mayberry Hills in 2019, with some minor changes. Reduced lot prices and a special financing offer- check it out!

Mayberry Hills Map & Incentives Flyer

Mayberry Hills Special Financing Offer from Firs...

Take a look!

This is a picture of some water/sewer piping that is being replaced as part of the Highway 4 reconstruction project.