SLEEPY EYE — Tom Derry of Detroit was pleased as punch to drive to Sleepy Eye Ballpark this week for the 102nd anniversary of Babe Ruth’s Oct. 16, 1922 barnstorming appearance. On top of that, Derry was among friends he’s made due to his passion for baseball history. Hot dogs with ...

BROWN COUNTY – Before every election, any election jurisdiction using an electronic voting system must conduct a Public Accuracy Test (PAT) to ensure the equipment is functioning. Monday, Brown County election officials carried out this test for Brown County and confirmed the equipment was ...

SLEEPY EYE – Ten minutes before 9 a.m. Saturday, James Conway parked his truck along the side of the road next to a public wildlife management area south of Sleepy Eye. In his day-to-day life, Conway is a lawyer in Shakopee, but this past weekend he served as a hunting guide for the ...

SLEEPY EYE – Pheasant Hunters have their sights on Sleepy Eye this weekend as the community hosts The 2024 Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener. The pheasant opener began with a serious of media events promoting Sleepy Eye, including a Sleepy Eye FFA Trap Shooting demonstration in the ...

HANSKA – The Hanska Community Library board is hoping to raise $4,000 to cover operating costs during a Oct. 19 fundraiser, according to President Becky Seidl-Vee. The fundraiser will be held 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Last Chance Bar. Local breweries will donate their products for a tasting ...

NICOLLET — Alicia Madson attended Thursday’s Nicollet Public School board meeting to request reconsideration land resolution petition made in March 2024. The petition refers to the 14.58 acres of land where Norseland Lutheran Church furnishes a home for Pastor Kyle Madson and his family ...