April 2022

6th grade JO VB team wins three tournaments

April 28, 2022

The Sleepy Eye Public School 6th grade JO Volleyball team competed in three MSF 12U tournaments this spring. They took home first place in all three tournaments; the tournaments - New London, Hutchinson and Fairmont. The team includes, front from left: Mia Davila, Camryn Maher, Liana Kimbrough, and (inset) Kenedi Wersal. Back row: Coach Nicole Jensen, Makayla Strong, Ava Kunkel, Kenley Jensen, Maddy Goldschmidt, Breanna Lopez, Karly Wendinger, Kelsey Ladd, and Chloe Okerman. Submitted

From the Editor’s Desk

April 28, 2022

It is almost noon on Tuesday. I am expecting a message any minute to go take a picture at Public School (see the front page) while also listening to/watching the livestream for the State FFA Convention. Truthfully, I’m watching that because my two oldest grandchildren, from Maple River FFA, are set to appear on stage during today’s final general session when the last group of awards are announced. I expect to see some Sleepy Eye FFA members on the stage also. I already checked out photos on the State FFA Facebook page and saw a number of Sleepy Eye kids who were recognized with top awards during the earlier days of the convention.

SEHS seniors presented with scholarships

April 28, 2022

Sleepy Eye High School seniors received honors and scholarships at a program Wednesday evening, April 20. Twenty students were awarded Gold Cords for academic success and many scholarships were announced. Commencement for the SEHS Class of 2022 is Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m.

Mystical Gardens set the scene for St. Mary’s Prom

April 28, 2022

Kya Krzmarzick and John Miller strike a pose during the St. Mary’s Prom Grand March on Saturday, April 23. The theme for the evening was Mystical Gardens. Prom attendees went to 5:30 Mass, followed by the Grand March in the school auditorium. They then went to the Sleepy Eye Event Center for the Prom dinner and dance, followed by the after party. See more Prom photos on page 12. Photos submitted

April 28, 2022

I serve a risen Savior; He’s in the world today. I know that He is living whatever foes may say.

April 28, 2022

SLEEPY EYE CHURCHES Calvary Baptist Church, Pastor Phil Siefkes, 794-6048, 220 4th Ave. SW, calvary-answers.org Sunday Service - 10:45 a.m.

In Loving Memory of Maria Lux

April 28, 2022

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You’re loved beyond words, and missed beyond measure.

April 28, 2022

Dorothy M. Haala, 89, of Sleepy Eye died on April 25, 2022, at Sleepy Eye Medical Center.

Mystical Gardens • St. Mary’s Prom 2022

April 28, 2022

Madison Mathiowetz and Jacob Stevens make the breezy walk from church to school for the Grand March. Family time - Liz Schwint and little sister Joanna smile for the camera.

Lunch and a Bite of History

April 28, 2022

The Brown County Historical Society invites the public to Lunch and a Bite of History on Thursday, May 5, Noon to 1 p.m. at the Brown County Museum Annex. Featured speaker, Megan Schnitker, will present, “A Story of Local Native Plants.”