I am writing this article on the afternoon of Nov. 3. You probably remember, it was an overcast day, and the weather report called for rain and dropping temperatures. It is warm and safe in my office, my dog is sleeping peacefully next to my chair.
Glad that’s over? Of course, I am writing this Tuesday afternoon, so there is still the possibility that some election races are too close to call. I hope not—especially here in Minnesota.
We all know it, winter is coming. Proper winter car preparation can prevent a breakdown or even an accident. Here are some tips suggested by auto experts to best prepare your vehicle for winter, and some winter driving tips to stay safe as you drive in Minnesota.
Question: I was wondering what the state guidelines are regarding smoked or tinted headlights. Are they legal? Answer: Minnesota law does not allow for this.
SESM/SEPS/NUC Cross Country runner, Noah Christensen, competed in the State Cross Country meet on Saturday, Nov. 5, at St. Olaf College in Northfield among a field of 159 runners. Coach Lisa Hagen said, “Our whole team is so proud of Noah, he had an amazing season and earned his position at state. It’s been a privilege to coach such a hard working, motivated athlete. He represented our team well on this exciting day.”Christensen is a sophomore at St. Mary’s High School. Submitted
The River Valley Wildcats tennis team held their awards banquet on Oct. 23. Pictured are Varsity Letter winners, front from left: Bella Holles, Emma Contreras-Ramirez, Erika Wells, Kiera Lafferty, Chloe Okerman. Back: Jillian Mays, Courtlyn Runck, Brissa Hernandez, Taylor Berkner, Anna Rossbach, Gabby Anderson.
Tomahawk All-Conference Team: Jaci Domeier (SM), Bella Hoffmann (SM), Brooke Arneson (SE), Kadence Hesse (SE). Honorable Mention: Allie Labat (SM), Breaunna Mertz (SE).
The Sleepy Eye Honor Guard will present Veterans Day programs at St. Mary’s School at 9 a.m. and at Sleepy Eye Public School at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11. The public is welcome at both programs, which will be in the schools’ gyms.
The Nov. 8 City Council meeting started at 8:01 p.m. as government meetings cannot be held while the election polls are open. With a short agenda, the meeting adjourned at 8:15, just as the election judges completed tallying the votes at the Community Center. In unofficial results, Councilor-at-Large Nate Stevermer received 853 votes and Rajeana Wick had 252. The council will canvas election results at noon on Nov. 16.
