U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin and Minnesota Congressional Representatives Brad Finstad and Michelle Fischbach stopped by Christensen Farms on Aug. 30 as part of Zeldin’s Midwest tour of visits with state, local and federal partners, farmers and stakeholders. The Brown County Sheriff’s Department and the Minnesota State Patrol provided security and additional help.
The Summerfest vendor numbers collected by the Chamber of Commerce show a good turnout for Sleepy Eye’s 2025 town days. Chamber director Christina Andres said that while the numbers are slightly down from the previous year, this reflected an overall trend for other local festivals.
Sleepy Eye’s Economic Development Authority board is currently fielding queries about 108 West Main St., a building the EDA currently owns.
Ray and Renee Okerman were presented with the Friends of Education award during the Sleepy Eye Public School staff workshop week.
During staff workshop week at Sleepy Eye Public School it is a tradition to announce the Sleepy Eye Education Association’s Teacher of the Year. Kylie Koerner was honored with the award.
Local Servicemen are looking into replacing a broken cable on the Vietnam-era Huey helicopter in Veteran’s Park.
Brown County Dairy Princess Lauren Steffl was a Princess Kay of the Milky Way finalist and had her likeness carved in butter on Sunday, August 24.
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Question: It seems like we have been seeing a fair amount of rain along with flash flood warnings. Can you talk about what motorists should do if they encounter such a thing?
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