November 2023
National cred
What sets Sleepy Eye’s FFA chapter apart isn’t just the numbers – it counts over 200 kids – but how many actively participate in the many facets of the program, advisor Mary Hoffmann said.“We have tried to create this sense of family in FFA so everybody feels like they belong and they want to contribute,” she said.
St. Mary’s takes Section 2A runner-up trophy in volleyball
The Knights’ volleyball team had aimed early this season to peak in the playoffs, and coach Karri Hoffmann said the players did just that.“We kept learning and persevering to get better,” she said.
Extension workshop to focus on fair farm rental agreements
Landlords, farmers and agri-business professionals are invited to a free 90-minute workshop about farm rental agreements at 1:30 p.m.
19th annual Food for Kidz event this Sunday
Volunteers and donations are needed to support the 19th annual Sleepy Eye Food for Kidz packaging event this Sunday, Nov.
Give Thanks…The earth is the LORD’s!
Psalm 24:1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.The farmer isn’t the fastest worker.
Mayor’s Message
This past couple weeks I’ve had the good fortune to tour the Alliance Apartments and was very impressed with the units.
Church schedules
SLEEPY EYE CHURCHESCalvary Baptist ChurchPastor Phil Siefkes, 794-6048, 220 4th Ave.
Local man charged with sex crime involving young relative
A Sleepy Eye man is charged with sexually assaulting a child relative in the late 2000s or early 2010s.Gary Allan Thoms, 69, 25189 Hwy 4 North, faces a count of first degree criminal sexual conduct in Brown County District Court.