On Monday, March 17, Senate Republicans held a press conference to highlight at least $600 million in wasteful or unnecessary spending identified in the state budget. Republican leaders emphasized that these funds could be better used to support essential services and reduce the financial burden on Minnesota families.
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We might think of March as that iffy time when we aren’t sure if it’s winter or spring — this week is a prime example. But one thing isn’t changeable. March is a great time to support food shelves in Minnesota and Sleepy Eye has supported the Sleepy Eye Food Shelf each March, and throughout the year, for many years.
Seth Varner, of Nebraska, has recently set out on a mission to travel to every incorporated town in the sixth state to be featured in books published by his company, Wandermore Publishing LLC.
The Sleepy Eye GFWC Woman’s Club met at the Divine Providence Fireside Room on Tuesday, March 11, for a joint presentation hosted by the GFWC Qui Vive Club. The focus of the presentation was health and wellness with Krista Heiderscheidt as guest speaker. Krista shared her own experience of having a heart attack and the warning signs that women need to watch for. Refreshments were served and the two clubs shared a discussion of the upcoming district meeting on April 12 at Windom.
On Tuesday, March 11, the regional competition for the Best Informed Greenhand (BIG) Career Development Events (CDE) was held in Jackson.
All high school spring sports have now started practices and the track and field team will be the first to start competitions. The River Valley Wildcats will compete at two early season indoor meets at Minnesota State University, Mankato — this Saturday afternoon, March 22 and again on Tuesday evening, March 25 and Monday evening, March 31 (a conference meet). Their outdoor schedule begins on April 3 at Mountain Lake and April 7 on their home track in Sleepy Eye.
Question: The other day I was going down the freeway and I saw a vehicle that must’ve missed their exit as they were backing up near an exit ramp. This didn’t appear safe and I’m going to guess illegal. What do you say sir?
The Sleepy Eye Lions Club Students of the Month for March is Caroline Currans, a senior at St. Mary’s High School. She is the daughter of Kevin and Marnee Currans.