Opinion

From the Editor’s Desk

You couldn’t have asked for a nicer day for the Huey Dedication on Sunday. (I can say that because I mostly stayed in the shade—so, okay, it was kind of warm.) I have a feeling that the nice day wasn’t really what drew people to Veteran’s Park.

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CherryRoad Media Election Policy

In order to provide fair coverage of the elections, CherryRoad Media has established the below election policy guidelines: • We will attempt to provide a venue in which candidates in local elections can introduce themselves and answer a couple brief questions about local issues prior to an election. • We will provide information to our readers about the where, when, and who of organized and credible candidate forums.

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The 90s

Beyond Reason by Rob Perez Decades are like snowflakes. They’re white and pointy, and all a little different.

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From the Editor’s Desk

Fall sports are well underway at our high schools and again this season I am very grateful for the help I receive covering sports. Thank you to high school students, Paige Haala at Public School and CJ Surprenant at St.

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Sleepy Eye Chamber Chatter

In our town’s 150 years of existence the forever constant is that when we pull together as a community and set our sights on achieving a successful outcome for all, our mark is never missed. Summerfest 2022, celebrating the Hog Days of summer was and is a prime example of this patronage. This community, its various city departments and its sponsoring businesses stepped up in the fashion that we are accustomed to and delivered a truly memorable and celebratory weekend for all.

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Make your message matter

A young man, fresh from receiving his MBA, went back to visit his old college professor to ask him a question that had always puzzled him. He asked, “What do you think is the most important quality for someone who wants to become a business leader?”

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