Minnesota 4-H held the Southwest BLU and TEEL leadership workshops on Feb. 18 at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall for 58 youth from across our region. Similar The annual 4-H Building Leadership and Understanding (BLU) and Teens Engaged in Emerging Leadership (TEEL) workshop days were held in four regions across the state.
Stress is an automatic physical reaction in which the body prepares to fight off a threat or flee from it. This is the “fight or flight” response.
March madness is here with many of the winter high school sports teams playing some of their final games of the season. Some may even make it to the state playoff games! In addition, spring sports begin practicing in mid-March.
“Lent is a time of renewal for the whole Church, for each community, and every believer. Above all it is a time of grace.” (Pope Francis) On Wednesday, Feb. 22, the Church began the season of Lent, a time of reflection, repentance and spiritual growth. At St. Mary’s Catholic School, Ash Wednesday looked different this year. Instead of gathering for an all-school Mass where all in attendance received ashes on their foreheads, a snowstorm closed school!
Nicholas Martinka, age 29, of Sleepy Eye has been charged with five felony counts of Cellular Telephone Counterfeiting-2nd Degree; one felony count of Harassment - Aggravated Violations - by False Impersonation; and one Gross Misdemeanor county of Harassment - Causes or reasonably expect to cause substantial emotional distress to other person.
Karen K. Yaeger, 78, of Sleepy Eye died on February 14, 2023, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Jerry S. Adams, 92, of Hudson, Wis., passed away peacefully on February 18, 2023, with family by his side.
SEHS junior Evan Thompson (third from left), a member of the New Ulm Area Eagles wrestling team, is pictured on the podium at the Section 3AA individual wrestling tournament held in Morris on Feb. 25. Thompson finished in second place to advance to the Class AA State Tournament on Friday, March 3 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. This is Evan’s 11th year wrestling. He said, “This season has been full of ups and downs, and I owe it all to the people around me. My family has been a great support system for a long time. Going to state has always been a dream of mine, so it’s crazy to think that it’s finally happening. It’s been a long time coming, and I know the younger version of myself would be so proud.” Sleepy Eye High School held a hallway walk-through sendoff for Evan Thursday morning to recognize his accomplishment and wish him well. Submitted photo
Sleepy Eye Elementary School celebrated “I Love to Read Month” (February) and “National Reading Month” (March) throughout this week, kicked off with Literacy Night on Monday evening, Feb. 27 and continuing with special themed dress up days the rest of the week.