SLEEPY EYE CHURCHES
Pastor Phil Siefkes, 794-6048, 220 4th Ave. SW, calvary-answers.org
April 2025
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ASK A TROOPER: Exempt railroad crossing
Question: The other day I came across a railroad crossing sign with the word “EXEMPT” placed on it. What is that all about?
Stress testing services resume at SEMC, thanks to donor support
Sleepy Eye Medical Center (SEMC) has officially resumed stress testing services, thanks to the generosity of donors who contributed to the 2024 Spirit of Giving Gala. The event raised $187,000 through sponsorships and monetary gifts, allowing SEMC to enhance its cardiac care offerings.
TRACK: River Valley girls narrowly miss another victory
Jackson County Central edged the River Valley girls by less than seven points – 137 to 130.75 – to win a six-team meet on April 15 in Lake Crystal. The River Valley boys took third, tallying 84 points to first-place LCWM-Nicollet’s 168.
SOFTBALL: Indians off to fast start with balanced attack
One of the tensest moments of Sleepy Eye’s game last week against Mt. Lake Area/Comfrey came with two outs in the fourth, the score still 0-0, and the bases loaded for the Wolverines.
Sleepy Eye FFA attends Region Awards Banquet
On Monday, April 14, 13 Sleepy Eye FFA members traveled to Westbrook for the Region VI FFA Awards Banquet. Numerous members were recognized for their excellence placing first in the Region. In addition Lucia Martinez Paredes and Alex Confer were officially inducted into the 2025-26 Region Officer Team as Reporter and Student Advisor respectively.
River Valley speech team earns Section 3A runner-up
The River Valley Speech Team had 24 speakers compete in the MSHSL Section 3A tournament on Saturday, April 12 at Redwood Valley High School. Around 150 students from 15 schools in Section 3A competed for a chance to advance on to the MSHSL State Speech tournament. River Valley Speech team earned the Section 3A second place runner-up plaque again this year.
SECT brings Broadway to Sleepy Eye
Sleepy Eye Community Theater members wowed audiences during their two sold-out shows last Thursday and Friday with their “Broadway and Brews” production at Sleepy Eye Brewing Company. The show featured 19 cast members, including some from New Ulm and Springfield, performing 17 choreographed selections from famous musicals and entertaining more than 80 ticket holders each night.
Sleepy Eye High School Knowledge Bowl Team competes in State Tournament
On Thursday and Friday, April 11 and 12, a Sleepy Eye Public Knowledge Bowl team traveled up to Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd to compete in the State Knowledge Bowl Tournament. This team earned their place at state by placing second at the regional meet in Mankato on March 10.