Newsletter-Early-Week

Mayor’s Message, another appeal: scooter safety and blue-green algae

August 7, 2025

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.

Sleepy Eye FFA takes second Ag tour

August 7, 2025

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.

Farmfest prepares Ag producers for the year ahead

July 31, 2025

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.

Community forum will discuss ‘What does a healthy community look like to you?’

July 31, 2025

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?”

Summer Ag. in Action

July 31, 2025

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.

Recent close calls highlight electric scooter safety concerns

July 24, 2025

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.

Make a splash this summer at Sleepy Eye Family Aquatic Center

July 24, 2025

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.

MDA offering free nitrate water testing at Farmfest

July 24, 2025

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.

Finalists Chosen for Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year Award

July 24, 2025

The top five finalists for the Farmfest 2025 Woman Farmer of the Year Award have been selected. IDEAg Group, LLC., producers of Minnesota Farmfest, will bestow the sixth annual Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year Award on Thursday, Aug. 7 at the Farmfest event. Award judges selected the nominees whose applications demonstrated a high level of commitment to the farm or ranch in terms of hours dedicated; positive impact on income, yield, diversification or challenges; community involvement and passion for her farm and the Ag industry.

Roiger joins newspaper staff

July 17, 2025

The Herald-Dispatch is pleased to announce that Katie Roiger is joining the staff as a part-time reporter.