State Street Theater to hold auditions for spring production
Auditions will be held this month for 19 roles in State Street Theater’s next comedic mystery play, “WhoDunit...
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Sleepy Eye Ambulance promotes free EMT classes to help with its staffing shortage
The Sleepy Eye Ambulance Service is asking people to help with its staffing shortage and sign up for free training to become an Emergency Medical Technician.Students must apply by Jan.
Innovative sustainability ideas sought from Southwest Minnesota communities
The University of Minnesota Extension is asking residents in Brown County and elsewhere in Southwest Minnesota for ideas to strengthen sustainable economic, social or transportation infrastructure in their communities.People can submit ideas and apply for partnership support from the University of Minnesota Extension Southwest Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships.
Pond Hockey, Cancer Society get big checks
Submitted First Security Bank made a $20,000 donation on behalf of the LA Amundson Ohana Foundation to the Sleepy Eye Pond Hockey Classic. The money… Login to continue reading Login…
Christensen Farms marks 50 years in ’24
Christensen Farms will mark its 50th anniversary in 2024 with special events, community outreach and initiatives to honor its heritage and celebrate the achievements and people who have made the milestone possible, the company said in a release.Founded in 1974 by Bob Christensen, the business has grown into one of the largest family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year, employing nearly 1,000 people and maintaining 1,500 contract partnerships.
Ownership change at SE Care Center creates rush of concern for Randy’s Family Drug
As the holidays approached, officials in Sleepy Eye scrambled to protect one of its core local businesses amid fears that a pending ownership and pharmacy change at the Sleepy Eye Care Center and Countryside Retirement Community would imperil the long-term viability of Randy’s Family Drug & Gift.The worry came in the wake of Monarch Healthcare Management’s recent purchase of the Care Center and Countryside, and word that the new owner planned to change the preferred pharmacy for residents there from Randy’s to Polaris Pharmacy, a national entity with a location in St.
Country bond
One doesn’t need much time with Marlene Herschman and Evelyn Schroedl to guess who the teacher had to shush back in country school.“She maybe didn’t get in trouble as often as I would,” Herschman said.The two friends, both 88 and in wheelchairs, shared a good laugh at that one.
Mayor looks to answer questions on daycare-rec center idea
The idea of using public and private money to build a hybrid community center for recreation and daycare needs continues to generate talk among city leaders.Mayor Wayne Pelzel briefed the Economic Development Authority last week on his proposal to form a committee to study the concept, including where it might go, what it could include and how it should be financed.
Fun with giving
Holiday excitement was running high Friday morning as Sleepy Eye Elementary students gathered in the gym on their last day before Christmas break to see the final tally of their December fundraiser for the Sleepy Eye Food Shelf.
