ASK A TROOPER: Backing up
Question: What is a safe routine when backing up using the mirrors in conjunction with the vehicle’s backup camera?
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Continuing local news coverage among changes
As most readers know, the Sleepy Eye Herald-Dispatch is in a period of transition. Our interim editor, who was editor of the St. James Plaindealer… Login to continue reading Login…
Southwest Minnesota wind projects provide community benefits
BY CORA HOFFERCenter for Rural Affairs Rural communities are experiencing a surge in renewable energy development, bringing benefits such as increased tax revenues, new jobs… Login to continue reading Login…
Sunday morning, so help me, God
I seldom invite friends to come to church with me and, after Sunday’s morning service that was so deeply moving, I don’t know why. If you knew a great bakery, you’d tell people. If you read a great book, you wouldn’t keep it a secret. But off I truck to the West Side of Manhattan and in the big door past the greeters, drop my two cents in the offering plate, head altarward, stop at my pew, genuflect and bow, and take my seat.
Letter to the Editor
It was with significant disappointment that I became aware that Governor Walz’s proposed budget for 2026 defunds some Minnesota students by eliminating nonpublic pupil aid. That money supports each student with funding for textbooks, testing, counseling, nursing and busing.
Hello Sleepy Eye
Hello Sleepy Eye readers. I am Sarah Shelander, Editor of the St. James Plaindealer, and as Dave introduced me, the interim Editor of the Sleepy Eye Herald-Dispatch. While I may not be in Sleepy Eye, I will be giving all I can to deliver the local news of Sleepy Eye.
MFU President speaks against tariffs
Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) President Gary Wertish spoke against across-the-board tariffs during a Friday, Feb. 7, morning press conference hosted by Minnesota’s senior Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. They were joined by Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council President Dan McConnell.
The love of money
“For the love of money is the root of all evil,” as the Bible tells us in 1 Timothy 6:10.
Birthright citizenship
President Trump signed an Executive Order ending “birthright citizenship,” based on the original intent of the 14th Amendment ratified in 1868 in the aftermath of the Civil War.
Hockey Day kudos
Sending out words of both congrats and thanks to the NUSE Board Members and countless volunteers, sponsors, and families who put on another successful Hockey Day in New Ulm this past Saturday at the Civic Center.