October 2022

Renae Bock

 Renae Bock of Park Rapids passed away in Sleepy Eye Wednesday, October 5 surrounded by family and under the care of Allina Hospice after a two year battle with pancreatic…

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Fire won’t wait, plan your escape

Each year since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed during the week of October 9, in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land. (Information from the National Fire Prevention Association.)

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Knights take down Indians

The St. Mary’s Knights hosted the Sleepy Eye Indians in the first of two crosstown volleyball matches on Thursday, Sept. 29. The Knights won the night and the two will meet again this Thursday, Oct. 6 at Sleepy Eye High School.

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