Detours start next week south of Sleepy Eye
Construction work along 25 miles of Highway 4 from Sleepy Eye to St.
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Hotter summers, wetter springs
No, the record-breaking Minnesota winter we just had is not the new normal, Katie Black told the local farmers and residents seated before her.A strong El Nino pattern had a lot to do with it, exacerbating the warming temps we’ve been seeing for years, said Black, a University of Minnesota Extension educator in climate adaptation and resilience.“This winter is not what every winter is going to look like going forward,” she said.
Free entrance to Minnesota state parks on April 27Minnesotans are encouraged to explore outdoors with friends and family
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 74 state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, April 27.This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit at state parks and recreation areas.
Sleepy Eye Area Food Shelf Donations
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Question: I know it has been extremely dry but with the anticipation of “April showers” can you talk about hydroplaning?Answer: At speeds of 35 mph or less, most tires will “wipe” water off the road surface to keep tires in contact with the road.
Brown County REA holds 87th annual meeting
Nearly 400 members and spouses, employees and guests of Brown County Rural Electrical Association (BCREA) gathered at the Sleepy Eye Event Center April 11 for the cooperative’s 87th Annual Meeting.
Preparing for severe weather
The winter season is behind us, which means we get to look forward to sunny and warm days in our future.
Tree selection should reflect your goals
When we take time out of our busy schedules to buy, plant and care for a new tree, we know that we, as individuals, are unlikely to see it mature.
School lunch complaints draw apology, response
Complaints from students and parents about the quality and serving sizes of meals at Sleepy Eye Public School elicited an apology from the cafeteria vendor’s executive chef, more training for its local staff and a visit from a health inspector last week.The inspection by Brown-Nicollet Environmental Health found no violations, but a corporate chef from Taher, the company on contract to provide the food service, told a parent in an online message that he was at the school for several days last week to correct any missteps and was working to make things “much, MUCH better.”“I am really sad, disappointed, and frustrated that this happened and want to ensure that this doesnt happen ever again,” wrote Tommy Hearn, the visiting chef from Taher.Hearn encouraged the parent to keep him apprised of the situation after he leaves town, writing: “Thank you for caring about these kiddos as much as I do!”The action was prompted by a collection of complaints that were sent on April 1 to state education officials and Taher.