June 2022
You can help care for the lake, adopt a storm drain
An article in the June 16 Herald-Dispatch titled “Students Investigate Duckweed Growth” summarized experimental evidence showing that decaying lawn clippings, twigs, and leaves contribute to an increased growth rate of vegetation in an aquatic ecosystem. Sleepy Eye residents were encouraged to help maintain or improve the water quality in the lake by not dumping compost materials over the banks of the slough behind St. Mary’s School. This article introduces the “Adopt-A-Storm Drain” program as another way residents can actively participate in stewardship of Sleepy Eye Lake.
Sleepy Eye Trap Shooters finish season at State Shoot
Thirty student athletes on the Sleepy Eye Trap Shooting team competed in the 2022 State Shoot in Alexandria. This event included nine full days of competition involving approximately 7,900 student athletes from over 340 schools.
SEU Golfers leave mark at State Class A Tournament, hope for return in 2023
The Sleepy Eye United girls golf team and Carson Erickson, individually, competed in the Class A State Golf Tournament on June 14 and 15 at Pebble Creek Golf Club in Becker. The state tournament experience at Pebble Creek is one that is near to my heart, and I am so happy this group got to experience it.
Sleepy Eye Legion splits last week
Sleepy Eye Legion 11, St. Peter 1 On Monday, June 13 at home, Sleepy Eye Legion baseball picked up a win in only five innings.
Road wins for VFW last week
After a pair of home losses to Austin on June 11, Sleepy Eye VFW got three road wins last week. Sleepy Eye 8, Maple River 4 On Wednesday, June 15, Sleepy Eye VFW comfortably passed Maple River for a win.
Junior Legion team undefeated
On Friday, June 17, the Sleepy Eye Jr. Legion baseball team had a showcase of offensive dominance, waving goodbye to Madelia after only 5 innings.
All conference, all section baseball honors announced
Local baseball players named to the Tomahawk All Conference team are Carson Domeier and Joey Herzog of St. Mary’s and Jackson Huiras, Nick Mielke, and Austin Uecker of Sleepy Eye Public.
Services for children and families
Brown County Human Services (BCHS) offers a wide range of services to children and families. The primary goal of social services is to ensure children are healthy, safe and taken care of. Our agency works in partnership with other organizations to ensure families receive the support they need. It can be difficult reaching out and asking for help. It can also be intimidating if you are not familiar with the resources and services that are available.
Issue of issues
To the Editor: Individual sovereignty is the basis of political stability. Those who deny individual sovereignty to push an agenda, cause instability as their goal for chaos.