New Ulm has them. Mankato has them. Even bigger cities like Minneapolis, St. Paul and New York have them. That’s right, you can find chicken coops in urban areas, given that their owners agree to follow each city’s rules.
The Berkner family, Bryan, Mindi, Julia and Taylor, famous for their pumpkin patch, have planted a sunflower field for the community to enjoy. People are welcome to stop out and take pictures in the beautiful setting. Find this field by driving south on 9th Avenue (past the old Del Monte plant). The address 22673 9th Avenue SW.
I know the information below on scooter safety has been repeated by many people and in many different forms of media. Unfortunately, it does not seem to be getting through. Too many close calls have been reported. Law enforcement and the city are limited to what they are legally able to do. I’m pretty sure the kids on the scooters are not going to report to the parents that they almost got hit by a car. They are more worried about getting the scooter taken away than their own life.
On Tuesday, July 20, 20 Sleepy Eye FFA members visited a variety of places in the Twin Cities in order to learn about each and the career opportunities within them. Paul Hendrickx and Alyssa Mitchell (Sleepy Eye FFA Advisors) and Meta Tewes (Summer Assistant) attended the tour as well.
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.
Brown County Public Health will host a community forum on Saturday, August 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sleepy Eye Coffee Company (121 Main Street West, Sleepy Eye). Community members are invited to join the conversation around an important question: “What does a healthy community look like to you?”
The Sleepy Eye Summer Agricultural Education program has been busy over the months of June and July. Along with leadership and tour opportunities, short hands-on classes have been taking place at Sleepy Eye Public School.
Safety concerns regarding electric scooters have risen, according to the Sleepy Eye Police Department. In addition to privately owned scooters, Levy Electric scooters were made available to rent at Sportsmen’s Park in 2023 and can be used by anyone with a smartphone. Police Chief Matt Andres said that the department receives multiple calls per week from citizens reporting unsafe scooter activity.
Summer is flying by, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had at the Sleepy Eye Family Aquatic Center! As we head into the second half of the season, our pool continues to be a favorite spot for families looking to cool off, relax, and make the most of these sunny days.
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.