A joyful, glorious gift
A newly restored collection of 10 stained glass windows from St.
Sarah Shelander
Leaving the farm? Free U of M webinar series to help navigate the transition and estate planning process
Transferring the farm has many challenges and each situation is unique.To help navigate the process, the University of Minnesota Extension is presenting four webinars on introductory farm transition and estate planning, from setting goals and understanding the tax implications to wills and trusts.
Sheriff’s Update: Road work, hands-free law, area code changes
Every couple of months the Brown County Sheriff’s Office submits an article to all the newspapers in the county regarding anything new or changes that have happened and how it affects how we do business.HIGHWAY 4 RESURFACING PROJECT – SLEEPY EYE SOUTH TO WATONWAN COUNTYWhile there is plenty of road construction all around the county, many of the smaller projects will be completed within the next couple of weeks.
Opinions on passenger rail in rural Minnesota? Share them with MnDOT to help shape state plan
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking the public to weigh in on the future of passenger rail as part of an ongoing update to the Minnesota State Rail Plan.One option for feedback is an interactive map where people can drop pins along existing rail lines and make requests for new passenger or freight connections, share safety and environmental concerns, or point out crossings in need of repairs or upgrades.Map viewers can also see other comments.
Red Hats news
The Sleepy Eye Red Hat Ladies will be meeting on Wednesday, August 14 at 11:30 a.m.
Dahms, Torkelson recognized by League of Minnesota Cities
The League of Minnesota Cities has recognized Sen.
Apply through Aug. 16 for special youth deer hunts
Hunters can apply for special youth deer hunt permits through Aug.
Church Schedules
Pastor Phil Siefkes, 794-6048, 220 4th Ave.
Sleepy Eye’s Legion, Jr. Legion teams advance
Sleepy Eye’s Post 7 Senior Legion ballplayers outscored their three opponents in Sub-State play 28-8 last week, advancing them to the Sub-State championship at 11 a.m.
Council to tap investment gains as it moves to blunt tax increase
Instead of spending cuts, council members plan to use an additional $75,000 from the city’s investment returns to bring next year’s tax increase under double digits.The mayor, city manager and three councilors agreed at a July 17 budget review to pull that extra revenue into next year’s proposal as they work toward their first vote on the spending plan in September.