Sarah Shelander

Sarah Shelander

  • Joined: February 5, 2025
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Bowling scores

  •Koffee Kup, Feb. 13: High Game: Brenda Walden 167, Jan Seidl 160, Donna Wing 139. High Series: Jan Seidl 456, Brenda Walden 425, Donna… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Kurk Kramer chosen for the 2025 Bridge Builder Award from Bridging Brown County

Each year Bridging Brown County names a Bridge Builder of the Year. This award is given to someone who exemplifies the organization’s mission to strengthen our communities by bridging relationships of understanding and communication in Brown County. This year’s recipient is Kurk Kramer of Sleepy Eye. Kramer served on the Bridging Brown County Board for several years and was president of the board. Kramer is the Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Sleepy Eye.

Sleepy Eye Arena Association loan for humidification system approved by council

The City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 11 agreed to give a loan to Sleepy Eye Arena Association for improvements to the arena. Terry Helderschedit presented the association’s plan to add a dehumidification system. The benefits of adding the system would increase spectators’ comfort and lower heating costs, as heating dry air is easier than cold damp air. Council members asked Helderschedit if the association would add AC to the system so that the facility could be used in the summer months. In total, the dehumidification/AC system will cost about $180,000. The council agreed to a $200,000 loan with a 90-month term.

Indians begin clicking after slow start against GFW

Sleepy Eye entered halftime down eight points last Friday against GFW, with its offense struggling and Brayden Heiderscheidt riding the bench for much of the first half due to foul trouble. The tide turned after the break, with their playmaker back on the court and the Indians shredding the Thunderbirds’ zone with better movement, passing and shooting to win going away, 67-54.

Bowling scores

•Koffee Kup, Feb. 6: High Game: Brenda Marti 173, Jan Seidl 165, Gloria Engholm 158. High Series: Jan Seidl 451, Brenda Marti 414, Brenda Walden 403. High Team Game: Folgers 398. High Team Series: Folgers 1,136. League Standings: Hills 58.5-18.5, Folgers 52-25, Butternut 30.5-46.5.

Hello Sleepy Eye

Hello Sleepy Eye readers. I am Sarah Shelander, Editor of the St. James Plaindealer, and as Dave introduced me, the interim Editor of the Sleepy Eye Herald-Dispatch. While I may not be in Sleepy Eye, I will be giving all I can to deliver the local news of Sleepy Eye.

MFU President speaks against tariffs

Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) President Gary Wertish spoke against across-the-board tariffs during a Friday, Feb. 7, morning press conference hosted by Minnesota’s senior Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. They were joined by Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council President Dan McConnell.