The Sleepy Eye Arena played host to high school hockey earlier this week as the New Ulm Eagles girls faced off against Minnesota River. That gave sophomore Rivers Helget, left, and eighth-grader Kate Windschitl, right, a chance to play close to home. The girls, shown during action in the JV game, both attend St. Mary’s and play for the Eagles. New Ulm’s varsity lost 3-2 in overtime, while its junior varsity lost 4-1.
The Father/Daughter dance is scheduled for Sunday Feb. 9, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Sleepy Eye Event Center. This is for children 3 years old to 3rd grade. Dads, grandfathers, uncles, big brothers or someone in the child’s life is invited to be escorts for the afternoon. Activities include a picture of each couple, dancing, refreshments and quality time together. Come dressed in your best attire. Advance tickets are currently on sale for couples as well as an extra daughter. They can be ordered by phone through this office, mail or sending an order with a student. Tickets will also be sold at the door on the day of the event but will cost a bit more. Purchasing or reserving tickets in advance helps the committee plan space needs as well as supplies.
Sleepy Eye’s United One Act Play team, with students from Sleepy Eye Public and St. Mary’s, advanced to their section competition by placing second at subsections on Saturday. The group, which is performing a murder comedy set in 1929 called “Queen of the Silent Scream,” will compete next at 11:50 a.m. on Feb. 1 at the Waseca Performing Arts Center. The top school there will advance to the state competition.
“For the love of money is the root of all evil,” as the Bible tells us in 1 Timothy 6:10.
President Trump signed an Executive Order ending “birthright citizenship,” based on the original intent of the 14th Amendment ratified in 1868 in the aftermath of the Civil War.
The Economic Development Authority will continue to offer business assistance loans this year after contemplating whether to at least temporarily halt that program while they put those funds to a different use.
An article in the Jan. 23 edition of the Herald-Dispatch, “Sportsmen’s fishing derby back on Sleepy Eye Lake,” incorrectly identified Lynn Krenz as president of the Sleepy Eye Sportsmen’s Club. Krenz is a past president. Sam Domeier is the organization’s current president.
•Koffee Kup, Jan. 20: Jan. 26: High Game: Jan Seidl 171, Brenda Marti 151, Kris Suess 146. High Series: Jan Seidl 480, Brenda Marti 377, Kris Suess 350. High Team Game: Folgers 402. High Team Series: Hills 1,107. Jan. 23: High Game: Jan Seidl 175, Brenda Marti 144, Kris Suess 127. High Series: Jan Seidl 465, Brenda Marti 377, Kris Suess 348. High Team Game: Folgers 364. High Team Series: Hills 1,078. League Standings: Hills 53.5-16.5, Folgers 45-25, Butternut 30.5-39.5.