The new faces of Sleepy Eye Public
Sleepy Eye Public’s 2025-2026 school year kicked off with the addition of two new faculty members.
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Ask a Trooper: Flooded road advice
Question: It seems like we have been seeing a fair amount of rain along with flash flood warnings. Can you talk about what motorists should do if they encounter such a thing?
Fence ordinance slated to change, scooters discussed
The Sleepy Eye City Council discussed the fence ordinance in the city code at their meeting on Aug. 12. The first reading was called for on amending the fence ordinance to change required setbacks on corner lots and on adjoining lots. City Attorney Alissa Groen also suggested a more detailed description of what constitutes a fence. The council asked her to research what other cities and the League of Cities have in their fence ordinances. She will bring the information to the next meeting when a second reading could be considered.
Funding approved for public school roof repair
The Sleepy Eye Public school board approved long-term facility maintenance funds during their Aug 13 meeting. The additional $2.5 million in bonded dollars will be reflected in the district’s levy and will cover repairs for the sections of the public school’s roof that have reached their life expectancy.
Minnesota FFA Association Names Hoffmann Executive Director
It is with great enthusiasm that the Minnesota FFA Adult Board of Directors announces the hiring of Mrs. Mary Hoffmann as the new Executive Director of the Minnesota FFA Association. Hoffmann assumed the role on August 18. Hoffmann brings three decades of experience in Agricultural Education and FFA, as well as immense passion and leadership to our organization. We are excited about the future of Minnesota FFA under her guidance.
Behind the scenes with the Sleepy Eye Regional Foundation
If you’ve ever stopped to admire the view of the Chief Sleepy Eye statue, or watched a visitor snap a picture with the Linus statue in front of the Dyckman Library, chances are you’re appreciating the work of the Sleepy Eye Regional Foundation.
Dear readers of the Herald-Dispatch,
I experienced an act of the “Minnesota Nice” when a gentleman helped me when I was broke down not far from his farm. This man was Chuck Spaeth from Sleepy Eye. I don’t even know much about him other than he owns a couple dealerships and that he’s amazing human being.
Summerfest embodies the heart of Sleepy Eye
Sleepy Eye’s upcoming Summerfest is gearing up to be as big and fun-filled as last year’s celebration, which nearly doubled the town’s population during its schedule of events.
Jr. Legion baseball team in State Tournament this weekend
Sleepy Eye Junior Legion baseball team defeated Springfield — twice — last week to take the championship of the American Jr. Legion Division II Southwest Sub-State tournament, earning themselves a berth in the State Tournament this weekend.