February 2024
Decorated fighter pilot from Sleepy Eye nails high-risk landing
Something went so wrong during takeoff for Air Force pilot Brady Augustin that the Sleepy Eye native had two options to survive once his F-16 was airborne: eject or try to land wheels up, on the fighter jet’s belly.Augustin’s actions, skill and quick thinking that day in March 2022 led to another honor last week for the already highly decorated Airman and 2005 Sleepy Eye grad.
Bearcats in lead on mascot name change
The committee charged with reviewing nominations to replace the Indians as Sleepy Eye Public Schools’ team name has recommended the Bearcats.The School Board has final say on the choice and was expected to discuss the matter at its regular meeting this week, after this issue of the Herald-Dispatch went to press.The committee began meeting last month and reviewed more than 90 responses to an anonymous online survey that was active from October to January.
TROPICAL BENEFIT
TROPICAL BENEFITPeople danced, ate and caught up Saturday at the 9th Annual Caribbean Knight party benefiting St.
SE Foundation is back raising money for causes
The first major project for the newly reconstituted Sleepy Eye Regional Foundation is to collect donations to restore the city’s original fire truck, a 1921 LeFrance.
Wrestling: Pollard joins 100-win club
Wyatt Pollard, a junior at St.
Youth baseball sign-ups Feb. 21
Sleepy Eye youth baseball sign-ups will be held 3:30-6 p.m.
Mathiowetz Construction wins industry award for erosion control on Hwy. 23 project
The Minnesota Erosion Control Association recognized Sleepy Eye-based Mathiowetz Construction for its efforts to protect Minnesota’s soil and water quality on the Hwy.