From the Editor’s Desk
Do we live in a great little town, or what? You probably think this is a rerun because I brag on Sleepy Eye so often. It's not.
February 2022
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Tips for taking medications: Ask questions
As you get older, you might find yourself taking more medicines. Most medicines are safe if you take them as directed. No medicine is without risk, whether it is prescribed by a doctor or bought over the counter. To take drugs safely and correctly, talk to your doctor and pharmacist, and follow these tips:
Things God is not able to do
Maybe you have seen these two people sitting across from each other. One person declares that God can do absolutely anything. The one seated across the table argues back that God has limited ability or power. You are simply walking past the conversation, but you hear enough to ask yourself, “Hmm, which one of them is correct? Is there anywhere I can look that will tell me the truth?” Thankfully, we do have a place to find the answer to those questions. We learn from the Bible that there are a few things that God is not able to do.
Valentine’s Day scams to avoid
This Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be big, according to projections by the National Retail Federation, which suggests that consumer spending will reach nearly $24 billion. As you prepare to celebrate, there are few common scams that you need to be aware of.
Sleepy Eye Elementary School December Students of the Month
Adriana Martinez, kindergarten Nolan Deibele, kindergarten Karin Barka, 1st grade Kiara Hanson, 1st grade Grace Wersal, 2nd grade Isabella Seifert, 2nd grade Breckin Peterson, 3rd grade Mark Urbano, 3rd grade Sarahi Nino Espinosa, 4th grade Taya Bastian, 4th grade Ian Lushine, 5th grade Lydia Boomgarden, 5th grade Ava Kunkel, 6th grade PHOTOS PROVIDED JP Montemayor, 6th grade .
FFA announces January Members of the Month
The Sleepy Eye FFA announced the January Members of the Month: Jake Price, Nora Coulson, and Yuridia Fernandez. Officer of the Month is Gracie Sellner.
River Valley Speech team begins competitive season
The River Valley Speech team kicked off their tournament season on Saturday, Feb. 5 with a small group competing in the Worthington Trojan tournament. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, last year’s competitive speech season had to be completed virtually. Therefore, for the majority of the speakers competing this season, this was their first ever “in-person” speech tournament.
Session priorities to get Minnesota on the right track
Last week Monday, the Minnesota Legislature reconvened in St. Paul to begin the 2022 session. The state’s projected $7.7 billion surplus will be one of the most discussed items in St. Paul. Following record inflation, Senator Dahms and Senate Republicans are pitching a series of tax cuts targeted to working Minnesotans, families, and seniors to help them afford their everyday life. Republicans passed several tax cuts in the last five years including the first income rate tax cuts in 20 years.
You can explore a career as a police officer
Law enforcement agencies are experiencing an all-time low in recruitment numbers. I have mentioned this before, but it bears repeating.
Mayor’s Message
Last Saturday evening at the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting, I was given the honor of presenting the ”Shining Star Award” to the Sleepy Eye Sportsmen's Club. Significantly involved in the community, this organization sponsors the annual Fishing Tournament on Sleepy Eye Lake each winter. This year was their 40th Tournament. In that time it has grown to be the biggest and the best in the area. Just as noteworthy is the fact that they donate all the money back to make improvements at the lake and in the parks. They take care of the trap range, they’re responsible for a shelter in the park, and docks in the lake just to name a few of their contributions. This organization is very deserving of the award.