Sleepy Eye FFA members competed in their first Region VI Contest on October 7 and 10, with the Dairy Team placing first out of ten teams in their contest! The Horse Team took second and the Forestry Team received fifth place.
At their Oct. 14 meeting, the Sleepy Eye City Council heard a request from Lucas Miles and Jarod Olson, of AT Apartments, to amend the loan agreement with Common Bond, the current owner of Sunrise Manor, to allow AT Apartments to assume the mortgage to allow them to purchase it. City Manager Bob Elston explained that the mortgage funds came through a Region Nine Small Cities Development program, administered by the city. Elston said the Small Cities funding program requires the loan amendment in case of a sale of the property, so the financing won’t be considered in default. A motion by Nate Stevermer, seconded by Doug Pelzel to amend the loan agreement passed unanimously. Elston later explained to the Herald-Dispatch that the loan is for $400,000 with no payments due during the term and is completely forgiven after 30 years.
For the 21st time, the community of Sleepy Eye is invited to come together to pack nutritional meal supplements for the Food for Kidz program. Over the past 20 events, our community has packaged 1,471,570 meals and raised $202,088 in donations.
The winners of the Sleepy Eye Fire Department’s fire safety poster contest were announced at the SEFD open house on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Yendi Trevino won first place with a prize of $25, Brandon Hardin won $15 for second place and Bristol Nachreiner won $10 for third place.
After more than five decades of rides, camaraderie, and generous community support, the Minnesota Driffters Motorcycle Club has officially closed the throttle on an incredible era.
Sleepy Eye United defeated MACCRAY High School on Friday, Oct. 10 in Clara City.
As we celebrate the 85th anniversary of National Newspaper Week from October 5-11, it’s crucial to acknowledge the pivotal role local journalism plays in shaping informed communities. By providing citizens with the facts they need to make informed decisions, local reporting empowers individuals to take an active part in their daily lives.
Sleepy Eye is so blessed with the programs we have available in our schools. Programs like Junior Achievement, Sleepy Eye FFA, YES Team, and the On-the-Job Training (OJT) program, which are quietly transforming the lives of local students. Together, they form powerful opportunities, mentorship, and real-world experience — preparing young people not just for graduation, but for life.
A man suspected of perpetrating a fatal hit-and-run was arrested in Sleepy Eye on Friday, Sept. 26.