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Alexandria Technical & Community College announced Jaci Domeier of Sleepy Eye was named to the Dean’s List for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher for Fall Semester 2024.
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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.
Flight service
Charles “Chuck” Moldaschel recalled the day he fell in love with flying.
What’s next for rec center, performing arts theater?
The day after survey results showed voters in Sleepy Eye would likely oppose a publicly funded $39 million community rec center, performance theater and public school classroom addition, members of the city’s Economic Development Authority lamented the findings.
Americana Insurance Agency celebrates 75 years with Auto-Owners
Americana Insurance Agency has reached a significant milestone, celebrating 75 years of partnership with Auto-Owners Insurance. To commemorate this achievement, representatives Cory Petersen and Tim Trip from Auto-Owners visited the agency to present special recognition and express their appreciation.
January’s Outstanding FFA Members of the Month
Jaelynn Schauman is a junior at Sleepy Eye Public and has been involved in FFA for five years. Jaelynn joined FFA because she heard about the exciting activities and events she could be a part of and she was looking forward to being a part of a fun and great organization. She is the Chapter Officer Team Reporter this year and enjoys taking pictures during events and helping out with the chapter’s Instagram social media. Jaelynn is on the Milk Quality & Products CDE team. She likes the team because she really enjoys tasting the cheeses and identifying the dairy and non-dairy products. Since joining FFA and Ag. classes, Jaelynn has learned how to be a better communicator and has become more social through the many events FFA has to offer. She is most looking forward to going to Timberland Camp this summer because it’s always so fun and she has the best time. The achievements Jaelynn is most proud of earning are getting 4th Pace Team at State for Milk Quality, the Chapter Top Scholar Award, and the Phoenix Award.
Caribbean Knight to mark 10 years boosting St. Mary’s
A little more than a decade ago, a small group of parents began meeting to discuss how they might create a major new fundraiser for St. Mary’s Schools.
Former St. John’s principal charged with child crimes at new school in Wisconsin
A man who served for years as principal and a teacher at St. John’s Lutheran School in Sleepy Eye has been accused of exposing a child below the waist at the private Wisconsin school where he worked after moving from Minnesota.
Community Education News
The Father/Daughter dance is scheduled for Sunday Feb. 9, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Sleepy Eye Event Center. This is for children 3 years old to 3rd grade. Dads, grandfathers, uncles, big brothers or someone in the child’s life is invited to be escorts for the afternoon. Activities include a picture of each couple, dancing, refreshments and quality time together. Come dressed in your best attire. Advance tickets are currently on sale for couples as well as an extra daughter. They can be ordered by phone through this office, mail or sending an order with a student. Tickets will also be sold at the door on the day of the event but will cost a bit more. Purchasing or reserving tickets in advance helps the committee plan space needs as well as supplies.