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| St. James (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2000-2010 Change | |
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| Population | 4,027 | 4,346 | 4,364 | 4,695 | 4,605 | -90 | -1.92 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 1.30 | 1.99 | 2.02 | 2.29 | 2.29 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 3,097.7 | 2,183.9 | 2,160.4 | 2,050.3 | 2,010.9 | -39.4 | -1.92 |
| Housing Units | 1,502 | 1,820 | 1,881 | 2,006 | 2,039 | +33 | +1.65 |
| Households | -- | 1,734 | 1,760 | 1,845 | 1,839 | -6 | -0.33 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.46 | 2.43 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 0 | 0.00 |
St. James is a city in and the county seat of Watonwan County, Minnesota. Minnesota State Highways 4, 30, and 60 are three of the main arterial routes in the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km²), of which, 2.3 square miles (5.9 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.87%) is water. The elevation is 1,079 ft (329 m) above sea level.
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ST. JAMES Township, first settled in the spring of 1869, organized in March 1870, received the name of its city in sections 13 and 24, which was platted July 13, 1870. It was planned by the St. Paul and Sioux City Railroad in 1867, although it was not until 1870 that the first lot was purchased. Its post office was established in 1870. The St. Paul and Sioux City Railroad was so far constructed in 1870 that its first passenger train arrived here on November 22, bringing an excursion party from St. Paul, which included Gen. Henry H. Sibley, one of the directors of the railway, and Hon. Elias F. Drake, its president. The name had been selected for the village about three years previously, when it was designated to be the end of the first division of the railroad. Drake then requested Sibley to name the proposed division point, for which Sibley accordingly recommended a long Dakota name. On the next day, however, neither of them could remember the proposed name, and Sibley said that he would consult papers at his home, "which will help me to think of it again."
" 'Never mind, General, never mind,' said the President, 'we will have a name for that town that we can think of. I propose that we call it St. James.' Whereupon, by common consent, the point was called St. James by the railroad men some three years before it had any local existence" (Andreas's Atlas of Minnesota, 1874, p. 229).
Another version of the name origin says that Drake named the site for James Farrington, the first settler. The village was incorporated in 1871, succeeded Madelia as the county seat in 1878, and received a city charter April 27, 1899. It is the largest place of this name, surpassing villages so named in eight other states.
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St. James City Hall 124 Armstrong Boulevard S PO Box 70 Saint James, MN 56081 Phone: (507) 375-3241 Fax: (507) 375-4376 Regular Business Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm City Council Meetings: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm 
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| Mayor | 12/31/2022 |
Gary L. Sturm 124 Sunset Drive Saint James, MN 56081 |
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(507) 375-5467 (507) 327-6246 |
| City Manager | appointed |
Amanda Glass 124 Armstrong Boulevard S Saint James, MN 56081 |
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(507) 375-3241 |
| Council Member Ward 1 | 12/31/2022 | Kathleen Hanson 821 6th Street N Saint James, MN 56081 |
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(507) 995-3354 |
| Council Member Ward 1 | 12/31/2024 |
Sue Craig 506 4th Avenue N Saint James, MN 56081 |
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(507) 327-7699 |
| Council Member Ward 2 | 12/31/2022 |
Hannah Rushing 801 9th Avenue N Saint James, MN 56081 |
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| Council Member Ward 2 | 12/31/2024 | Eugene Hildebrandt 1105 8th Avenue N Saint James, MN 56081 |
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(507) 621-1258 |
| Council Member at large | 12/31/2022 | Paul Harris 5 Crystal Court Saint James, MN 56081 |
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(507) 375-7281 |
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US Post Office 6 Armstrong Blvd. S St. James, MN 56081-1863 Phone: (507) 375-5271 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Fax: (507) 375-1347
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| Utility Type | Utility Name | Utility Phone |
| Electricity | St. James Light & Water Dept | (507) 375-3241 |
| Natural Gas | CenterPoint Energy | (800) 245-2377 |
| Wastewater | St. James Light & Water Dept | (507) 375-3241 |
| Water | St. James Light & Water Dept | (507) 375-3241 |
| Telephone | Centurylink Communications | (877) 837-5738 |
| Cable TV | Mediacom | (800) 332-0245 |
| Employer | Products/Services | Employees |
| Smithfield Foods | Animal Slaughtering & Processing | 275 |
| St. James Public Schools | Elementary & Secondary Schools | 235 |
| Watonwan County | Executive, Legislative, & Other Gen. Govt. Support | 165 |
| Good Samaritan Society | Nursing Care Facilities | 130 |
| Mayo Clinic Health System | General Medical & Surgical Hospitals | 110 |
| S-T Industries | Machine Shops; Turned Prod.;& Screw, Nut & Bolt Mfg. | 70 |
| City of St. James | Executive, Legislative, & Other Gen. Govt. Support | 36 |
| United Parcel Service | Couriers | 35 |
| Central Farm Service | Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 35 |
| Wilcon Construction | New Multifamily Housing Const. (exc. Operative Builders) | 34 |
| G & M Runge Inc | General Freight Trucking | 20 |
| Industrial Construction Services | Indus. Building Const. | 20 |
| Runge Trucking | General Freight Trucking | 20 |
| St. James Publishing Company | Newspaper, Periodical, Book, & Directory Publishers | 19 |
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South Central VA Clinic 1212 Heckman Court St. James, MN 56081 Phone: (507) 375-9670 Web: www.minneapolis.va.gov Our mission is to provide Veterans readily accessible healthcare by providing primary care, mental health care and specialty care close to their home. We will offer these services with courtesy, compassion, friendliness and concern for you and your family by following Veterans Affairs Customer Service Standards. |
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St. James Hospital and Clinic Mayo Health System 1101 Moulton and Parsons Drive St. James, MN 56081 Appointments: (507) 375-3261 Urgent Care: (507) 375-3391 Web: mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/st-james Mayo Clinic Health System in St. James is a community-based health care provider that brings the resources and expertise of Mayo Clinic to St. James and surrounding areas. As part of a system of more than 60 sites in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Georgia, the local medical center serves the community through routine and specialized care services, as well as on- and off-site wellness support and community engagement. |
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St. James Public
Schools Independent School District 840 500 3rd Avenue S PO Box 509 St. James, MN 56081 Phone: (507) 375-5974 Web: www.stjames.k12.mn.us |
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James High School Grades: 6-12 |
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Northside Elementary School Grades: 1-5 |
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| Armstrong Elementary School
600 Armstrong Blvd S St James, MN 56081 Phone: (507) 375-3321 Grades: PK-K Students: 66 |
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| St. Paul's Lutheran School 315 9th Street S St James, MN 56081 Phone: (507) 375-3089 Grades: PK-8 Students: 39 |
| Albion Lutheran Church 10454 250th Avenue St. James MN 56081 Phone: (507) 375-5044 Pastor: Sunday Worship: |
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Augustana
Lutheran Church Pastor:
Kathleen
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Crossroads Church Pastor: Rev. David Ciske |
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First Lutheran
Church - ELCA Pastor: Bob Stover |
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First Presbyterian Church Pastor: Rev. Dr. Leah Elrod |
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Highland Park Baptist Church Pastor: Larry Smetak |
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Hosanna Free
Lutheran Church Pastor: Joe Faldet |
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Igelisa La Roca Pastor: Jose Cruz Carreon |
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Ingelisa de Cristo Shalom Pastor: n/a |
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Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall Pastor: n/a |
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St. James Catholic Church Pastor: n/a |
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Paul’s Lutheran Church - WELS Pastor: Rev. Martin Lopas |
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Tabernaclo de Alabanza Pastor: n/a |
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United Methodist
Church Pastor: Reverend Clint Firstbrook
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St. James Plaindealer 604 1st Avenue S PO Box 67 St. James, MN 56081 Phone: (507) 375-3161 Web: www.stjamesnews.com |
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Super 8 St. James 1210 Heckman Court St. James, MN 56081 Phone: (507) 375-4708 Web: www.wyndhamhotels.com Our award winning Super 8 St. James hotel is located off Highway 60, just minutes from the downtown area. Enjoy close proximity to area attractions and activities, including swimming, fishing, golfing, and biking. Our 100% non-smoking hotel was designed with your comfort in mind, and we feature thoughtful amenities to brighten your stay. |
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