With warmer weather on the way, we all will be rushing to our local watering holes for some fun in the sun. However, according to Safe Kids Worldwide, drowning is the leading cause of death among children between the ages of 1 and 4 years old and the third leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children 19 and under. There are some important reminders and guidelines to keep in mind before jumping in.
Fifty-nine Sleepy Eye FFA Members traveled to the University of Minnesota campuses and State Fairgrounds, where they participated in the Annual Minnesota FFA State Convention. More than 4,700 FFA members, advisors and guests from throughout the state gathered for the convention from Sunday, April 24 through Tuesday, April 26.
Forty years ago, Sleepy Eye’s then Parks Director, Daryl Bergs, got the city involved in the Tree City USA program, which included a survey of boulevard trees and creation of a tree ordinance, all to keep a healthy variety of trees in Sleepy Eye. Sleepy Eye has been recognized as a Tree City every year since then.
Have you heard that the former Railway has been sold? It’s true, and a new restaurant is coming to Sleepy Eye this summer. Dane Burton, who owns Poppy’s Pizza on Main & 19 in Winthrop, purchased the restaurant from Dan and Sue Helget on April 14.
The Sleepy Eye High School Chapter of the Minnesota Honor Society inducted new members on April 27. Pictured is the entire Honor Society with new members indicated by *, front from left: Trey Heiderscheidt*, Adam Johnson, Gunny Coulson, Mason Sellner, Nolan Domeier, Isaac Lendt*, Austin Uecker*, Kyle Capacia*. Middle: Jackson Huiras, Brooklyn Moldan, Ava Schubbe*, Alexis Garza, Katelyn Capacia, Miah Brown, Brooke Arneson, Maddison Helget. Back: Brea Mertz*, Kadence Hesse*, Julia Berkner*, Kaydince Thoms, Jade Sellner, Emma Schieffert, Carmen Lendt, Erizen Traconis. Not pictured: Lydia Huiras*. Submitted
The long awaited results of the lake survey done by Dr. Bryce Hoppie of Minnesota State University Mankato over the past year saw the light of day last Friday, April 29, at a presentation done by Dr. Hoppie in the City Council Chambers. Attending the presentation were members of the Lake Improvement Committee, representatives from BCSWCD and the DNR, City of Sleepy Eye personnel, representatives from the Water Resources Council at Minnesota State University and students from St. Mary’s High School.
6th grad - Paola Gonzalez 6th grade - Karter Haala 5th grade - Cassie Muehlbauer 5th grade - Kaliya Confer 4th grade - Kendall Haala 4th grade - Aubree Rathman 3rd grade - Natalie Madson 3rd grade - Andres Sanchez 2nd grade - Miley Zinniel 2nd grade - Brody Helget 1st grade - Isaac Havemeier 1st grade - Roman Helget Kindergarten - Adyen Hehn Kindergarten - Julieta Munoz .
You may pass by an unassuming building on Highway 4 as you drive south out of town without realizing what exactly goes on there. Our company has gone by many names over the years – Haas Press, AUI, Norwood, BIC APP, BIC Graphic, and now Koozie Group – but one thing hasn’t changed. Our dedicated Sleepy Eye team is the largest producer of promotional calendars in the United States. Annually, around 70 million calendars are shipped from our facility to customers all over North America!
The April EDA Board Meeting consisted of discussions on the following items. Bob Elston updated the Board on the status of the apartment building project with Alliance Building Corp. The purchase agreement and the development agreement have been signed. They have requested information on local contractors as they now begin to gather bids and get ready to start construction. We are hoping to see some building activity begin in about a month. This will be approximately a one-year building project depending on the weather, material supply availability, and contractor schedules.
The Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter had 59 members particpate at the 2022 State FFA Convention earning numerous members, team and chapter award. Pictured, front from left: Trevor Rathman, Noemi Rodriguez, Chloe Howe, Izzy Kunkel, Maria Galaviz-Camacho, Nora Coulson, Brooke Arneson, Katelyn Capacia, Daniel Armstrong, Noah Rossbach, Jose Castorena, Lucia Martinez, Alex Confer, Rylee Jennissen, Rachel Portner, Jace Schauman. MIddle: Adam Johnson, Isaac Lendt, Emma Fischer, Miah Brown, Mackenna Fischer, Alexis Garza, Morgan Hoffmann, Maddi Helget, Sophie Kyllonen, Carmen Lendt, Gracie Sellner, Yanellie Fernandez, Presley Braun, Taylor Berkner, Megan Sellner, Destiney Dittbenner, Hannah Meyer, Lily Kallevig, Yuridia Fernandez, Sam Price. Back: Jake Price, Adam Rodriguez, Winsten Nienhaus, Gunny Coulson, Nathan Rathman, Austin Uecker, Cadence Okerman, Lee Wahlborg, Ari Krizmarzick, Marcus Martinez, Leisha Martinez, Jon Baures, Caleb Suess, Gavin Fischer, Tim Friton, Kyle Capacia, Nolan Weicherding, Manny Poplow, Jaelynn Schauman, Brissa Hernandez, Brennen Meyer, Jacob Schultz, Taylor Lambrecht. Submitted Photos