Forster at the helm of the Herald-Dispatch
Dave Forster joined the staff of the Herald- Dispatch, as Editor, on Tuesday, May f6. He and outgoing Editor Deb Moldaschel are working together on the transition.
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Blood Drive set for May 23
The Sleepy Eye community blood drive is on Tuesday, May 23, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Event Center. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Sleepy Eye.
Teddy Bears for Bridget drive is underway
The Knights of Columbus Teddy Bears for Bridget drive is underway, with teddy bears available for a $20 donation at many Sleepy Eye locations and in the surrounding communities. The Knights received a donation of $2,500 for the project from the Servicemen’s Club’s charitable gambling fund. Pictured receiving the donation are several Knights, from left: Randy Reinarts, Jim Hillesheim, Russ McCabe, Servicemen’s Club manager Linda Brandl, Mike Steffl, Pat Hoffmann.
Class trips, FFA success reported to School Board
The District 84 Board of Education heard three special presentations at their May 10 meeting. The first, two were about senior class trips.
Sleepy Eye High School May Students of the Month
Sleepy Eye High School Students of the Month for May, front from left: Amy Van Bragt, 12th grade, Agriculture; Marely Davila, 8th grade, Mathematics; Ava Sellner, 8th grade, Music; Sophia Helget, 7th grade, English; Yanellie Fernandez,
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Council worried about weed
Deb Moldaschel At their meeting Tuesday night, May 9, the Sleepy Eye City Council made their way through the agenda easily, but stalled a bit… Login to continue reading Login…
Court News
James Jeffrey Ludewig, age 34, of Sleepy Eye, has been charged in Brown County District Court with Felony assault- 2nd degree-dangerous weapon; and with Misdemeanor domestic assault-commits act to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death. According to the Statement of Probably Cause, on April 3 a deputy with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a rural Sleepy Eye address. Victim 1 had called 911 saying Ludewig had threatened her with a knife; dispatch said they heard yelling and loud banging in the background and then lost contact with Victim 1.