Farmfest prepares Ag producers for the year ahead
Minnesota Farmfest is preparing for its 44th show, August 5-7, 2025, and their lineup of education sessions, events and exhibitors aims to prepare ag producers for the coming year.
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Party in the Park a rousing success
Heat and humidity were no match for the crowds at this year’s Party in the Park, held July 24 at Allison Park. Hundreds turned out to enjoy the games, concessions, and entertainment, which included costumed performances by the Sleepy Eye Community Theater.
Sleepy Eye student plans Farm Safety event
Eighth-grader Kylie Fischer hosted the town’s first Grain Bin and Farm Safety event at the Sleepy Eye Arena on Wednesday evening, July 23. The event, which was open to all first responders and farmers, offered a free meal provided by the Dawg House and featured demonstrations by Safety and Security Consultation Specialists, LLC (a Minnesota Lake company) and the Sleepy Eye and Gibbon fire departments.
Hoffmann wins Outstanding Service and 30 Year Award
Mary Hoffmann attended the annual Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators (MAAE) Conference in Hinckley July 8-11. Also attending were Sleepy Eye Ag. teachers Katie Emmett, Paul Hendrickx and Alyssa Mitchell, and summer intern, Meta Tewes.
MDA offering free nitrate water testing at Farmfest
Farmfest 2025 attendees should plan to visit the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) exhibit for information on a wide variety of agriculture-related programs and resources, including a free nitrate private well testing clinic.
Finalists Chosen for Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year Award
The top five finalists for the Farmfest 2025 Woman Farmer of the Year Award have been selected. IDEAg Group, LLC., producers of Minnesota Farmfest, will bestow the sixth annual Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year Award on Thursday, Aug. 7 at the Farmfest event. Award judges selected the nominees whose applications demonstrated a high level of commitment to the farm or ranch in terms of hours dedicated; positive impact on income, yield, diversification or challenges; community involvement and passion for her farm and the Ag industry.
Ericksen to represent Sleepy Eye at Minneapolis Aquatennial next week
On Tuesday morning, Emily Ericksen will follow in the footsteps of many past Miss Sleepy Eye queens before her by participating in the Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes program. Over the years, Sleepy Eye has been represented well at the Minneapolis Aquatennial, including six women being crowned as Aquatennial Princesses and one as Queen of the Lakes. For Emily, this week-long flurry of activity will be the culmination of her reign as Miss Sleepy Eye 2024, ending with the Queen of the Lakes Coronation on Saturday.
Splash pad proposal moves forward with information gathering
The Sleepy Eye Splash Pad committee met with a senior member of Verona, Wisconsin’s Commercial Recreation Specialists on June 10 to discuss options and request a mock-up of a potential splash pad design.
Beach closed due to blue-green algae
The City of Sleepy Eye announced late in the afternoon Wednesday, July 9 that the beach on Sleepy Eye Lake was closed until further notice due to the presence of blue-green algae.
Heiderscheidt honored as Firefighter of the Year
Winning the American Legion’s Firefighter of the Year Award for the state of Minnesota is an undeniable accomplishment, but 2025 recipient Shaun Heiderscheidt said that being able to serve his community is incredibly meaningful on its own.