But risk for illness from tick bites remains high in 2013

Volunteers helping with the Adopt-a-Highway program pick up 26,000 tons of litter per year, saving the state an estimated $6 million annually, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Whether it’s getting lab results, reviewing history of prescribed medications, or checking on the next office visit, Mayo Clinic Health System patients now have access to their personal medical information at their fingertips.

Sleepy Eye Public School’s Positive Behavior Intervention Support Group, Sleepy Eye Pride, will be hosting an event to promote the positive influence it is having on the school.

Senior dining meals are served at 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, at Ross Park Apartments. Meals on Wheels are also available. Seniors 60+ from the community are welcome to join in for the meal. Contact Sleepy Eye Home Health, Nutrition Site managers at 794-5193.

The Sleepy Eye City Council gave the go-ahead for the Sleepy Eye Fire Department to proceed with the Fourth of July fireworks display Tuesday evening.

Valleyfair trip set for June 25

Two defendants appeared in Redwood County District Court on June 3 to face felony charges in connection with a theft of electrical power from the Redwood Electric Cooperative (REC).

This is the time of year when young animals are scampering about lawns, roadsides and just about everywhere else in Minnesota, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

The expansion of 28 wildlife management areas (WMAs) and the addition of seven new ones has added 4,405 acres in 24 counties to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) 1.4 million acre WMA system during the past year.

Senior dining meals are served at 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, at Ross Park Apartments. Meals on Wheels are also available. Seniors 60+ from the community are welcome to join in for the meal. Contact Sleepy Eye Home Health, Nutrition Site managers at 794-5193.

New Juror training for Brown County Teen Court will take place Tuesday, June 11, in the lower level training room at the Law Enforcement Center, 15 S Washington St., New Ulm. The training will start at 9 a.m. and run until 12 p.m.

With many schools letting out this week and with National Get Outdoors Day coming up on Saturday, June 8, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has launched “Get Out Minnesota,” a new Legacy-funded website for kids ages 5 through 11.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will offer for sale more than 20 parcels of state lands at two public auctions to be held July 23-24.

For changes or additions to the Community Calendar, call the Herald-Dispatch at 794-3511. Note: Community Calendar events are normally only listed within one week prior to event. Thursday-Thursday for the Herald-Dispatch and Monday-Monday for the Reminder publication.

The Tri-Valley Opportunity Council announced recently they will be sponsoring a summer food service program for area children.

The Indians girls golf team brings their record to 31-1 after they defeated BLHS and New Ulm Cathedral on May 21 in New Ulm.

The season is over for the Sleepy Eye Public softball team after the Indians lost to the Tigers on May 21.

State Senator Gary Dahms (R – Redwood Falls) and State Representative Paul Torkelson (R – Hanska) invite area residents to attend their joint town meetings on Friday, May 31 in Morgan, Springfield, Sleepy Eye and New Ulm.

The Underage Substance Abuse Coalition, along with the New Ulm, Sleepy Eye and Springfield Police Departments, want to encourage community members to properly dispose of old or unused medications at one of the three Take Back disposal boxes located at each of the police departments in Brown County.

SouthPoint Federal has recently received a financial strength rating of “A” or “Excellent” again from Weiss Ratings, the nation’s leading independent provider of ratings and analysis of financial service companies, mutual funds, and stocks. In 2012, only 4.8 percent of the nation’s 7000+ credit unions earned the...

Nominations are now being accepted through the month of June for the Brown County Outstanding Senior Citizen recognition for 2013.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation urges motorists to use extra caution while driving through highway work zones this Memorial Day weekend.

Audtions for "Robin Hood" June 3

For changes or additions to the Community Calendar, call the Herald-Dispatch at 794-3511. Note: Community Calendar events are normally only listed within one week prior to event. Thursday-Thursday for the Herald-Dispatch and Monday-Monday for the Reminder publication.

Several property value reductions were approved Monday, May 13 at the annual Board of Review meeting.

Minnesotans are eager to hit the water for Memorial Day weekend, but the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding boaters that warmer weather does not mean warm water.