Greg Reiniger
Greg Reiniger passed away July 1, 2022, at home at the age of 67 years. Greg was born May 10, 1955, in Sleepy Eye to John and Theresa (Sellner) Reiniger.
July 2022
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Family Living Focus – Age healthier, breathe easier
Did you know that Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming approximately many lives each year? COPD causes many hospitalizations and hospital emergency room visits. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema – lung diseases which frequently coexist and are characterized by obstruction to air flow, making it difficult to breathe. Smokers are particularly at risk of developing COPD. However, it has also been linked to workplace exposure to dust and fumes. Symptoms include chronic cough, increased mucus production, chest tightness, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.
Jr. Legion team starts hot in Sub-State
The Sleepy Eye Jr. Legion baseball team defeated Madelia, 10-0, on Tuesday, July 12 to earn the District 2 Sub-sub State East championship.
Sleepy Eye 14U wins Southern Star Tournament
The Sleepy Eye 14U Softball Team won the 16 team Southern Star Tournament in Mankato over the past weekend. On Saturday they defeated Blue Earth 15-0, MCW 7-1 and Marshall 13-0. On Sunday they lost to Kasson-Mantorville 0-1 in extra innings sending them to the losers bracket. Then they beat Lake Crystal 9-3 to get back to the championship bracket against Kasson-Mantorville where they had to win twice.
VFW drops 3 heading into District play-offs
On Wednesday, July 13 at Lake Crystal, the Sleepy Eye VFW team let one get away. With a 12-8 Sleepy Eye lead going into the 5th inning, Lake Crystal scored 4 to tie it in the 6th and managed the winning run in the bottom of the 7th inning. Final score Lake Crystal 13, Sleepy Eye 12.
Stark Mites win league tournament
The Stark Mites Baseball team traveled to Wabasso for the end of the year league tournament on Saturday and Sunday, July 16 and 17. In the first game Saturday, the Longhorns defeated Springfield 5-1, moving them to the next round of the winner’s bracket. In game two they matched up with Windom, coming out on top, 3-1. This kept them in the winners’ bracket going into Sunday.
Political and other signs not permitted on state highway rights of way
The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds the public that state law prohibits placement of private signs of any kind (i.e., political, lost pet, garage sale and other advertising signage) on highway right-ofway in Minnesota.
Forever Elvis at State Street Theater
The State Street Theater Co. in New Ulm, presents “Forever Elvis…the Spirit Lives!” on Saturday, July 23 at 7 p.m.
Relay for Life marks 25th year
Like so many other events, the Brown County Relay for Life was not able to hold live events the last two years, but it’s back to mark its 25th year on Friday, July 29 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Brown County Fairgrounds.
Hoffmann named ACTE Region III Teacher of the Year
Mary Hoffmann, Sleepy Eye Ag. Teacher, was named ACTE Region III Teacher of the Year this summer. She received this award at the Region III ACTE Conference in Des Moines, Iowa. ACTE is the Association of Career and Technical Education. ACTE is the largest national education association of thriving professionals dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. Our members represent all facets of career and technical education (CTE).