February 2023

Mayor’s Message

Isn’t it amazing! The Herald-Dispatch reported the estimated number of people at this past week’s fishing contest was 2,000 plus. The Pond Hockey Tournament the weekend before also had a great turnout and was quite successful. So, in two weeks these events brought great numbers into our community. My hat comes off to the Sportsmen’s Club and the Pond Hockey Committee for their sponsorship of these super events. Here we are in the middle of winter and events like these are happening here in our community!

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Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter awarded Bend, Don’t Break Mental Health Wellness program grant

The Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter was recently recognized as a grant recipient of the Minnesota FFA Foundation’s Bend, Don’t Break Mental Health Wellness Program. The Bend Don’t Break Mental Health Wellness program is an important program for supporting youth in your local community. This program ensures that our leaders of tomorrow, students and teachers, are being cared for. Minnesota FFA is taking a stand on mental health.

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Speech team excels at Loyola tournament

On Saturday, Feb. 11, the River Valley speakers competed at the Mankato Loyola Crusader Classic. This tournament was much larger than the previous week, as there were 17 teams, from both A and AA schools in Minnesota— and River Valley took fourth place. This tournament offered a varsity final round as well as a novice final round. The novice category is open to any first year speakers or junior high speakers.

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Lorraine M. Seifert

 Lorraine M. Seifert, 81, of Clements passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at her home in Clements. A Requiem Latin Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30…

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