May 2024
A break in the clouds
The first day of May brought a mid-week reprieve from our rainy spring, and this sight of trees in bloom behind the Chief Sleepy Eye… Login to continue reading Login…
Sleepy Eye man admits guilt in child sex abuse cases, faces 20-year sentence
A 66-year-old Sleepy Eye man entered guilty pleas Tuesday in three sexual assault cases that spanned decades and involved three victims whom he knew and who were children when the abuse occurred.Douglas Allan VanOverbeke, most recently of the 300 block of Maple Street SE, faces a combined sentence of 20 years in prison for the crimes as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors.
SEMC discontinues lake trail bike share
The bike rental program that the Sleepy Eye Healthcare Foundation began in 2017 at Sportsman’s Park has ended, done in by the rising costs to keep it running.The initiative provided six white Shimano seven-speed bikes that sported the medical center logo, cushioned seats and solar-powered Bluetooth locks.
Sports Out of the Past
60 years ago - May 12, 1964Despite some erratic fielding, the Sleepy Eye Indians came through with an 11-3 victory over Comfrey in a Twin River league game on the home diamond Sunday.
Sleepy Eye Public School news
Another school year is coming to end very soon as I am finishing my 15th year here at Sleepy Eye Public School.
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Season opening reception at Wanda Gag House on May 16
The Wanda Gag House Association invites the public to attend its season opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m.
Brown County Fair primer and educational event
The Brown County Master Gardeners will be hosting an educational event at the entertainment building on the Brown County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 18 from 9 to 11 a.m.