BROWN COUNTY — The recent cold temperatures may not feel so good outside, but one good thing about it for fishing is ice is forming on lakes and rivers. Sleepy Eye Sportsmans Club member Lynn Krenz estimated Sleepy Eye Lake ice depth at 7 or 8 inches. “It’s probably gaining up to an ...

NICOLLET - The Nicollet Public School Board held a Truth in Taxation Hearing on Wednesday before their regular meeting. Jim Freihammer, Business Manager, reviewed information on the school budget year of July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025, and the 2025 Levy. The taxes levied in the fall of 2024 are ...

SLEEPY EYE — The Sleepy Eye Public School Board unanimously approved a three-year superintendent sharing agreement with Cedar Mountain Public School Wednesday. The Cedar Mountain School District has a part-time superintendent who’s contract ends June 30, 2025. Under the agreement ...

SLEEPY EYE — Sleepy Eye Ambulance Coordinator Shari Hittesdorf said it’s good to get one-time emergency ambulance service aid but it would be even better to get funding on a permanent basis. Sleepy Eye Ambulance Service will receive $97,132.67 in total aid as part of $24 million in ...

SLEEPY EYE — The Sleepy Eye Public School Board unanimously certified a 1.68% ($17,044.91) 2025 levy increase Wednesday. The hike boosted the total levy from $1,013,293 payable 2024 to $1,030,338 payable 2025. Approval came on a motion by board member Brian Nelson, seconded by Adam ...

SLEEPY EYE — Outgoing Mayor Wayne Pelzel was presented a plaque Tuesday for grateful appreciation for eight years of professional and dedicated service to the City of Sleepy Eye from the Sleepy Eye City Council, city staff and residents. Pelzel did not run for re-election this fall. Sleepy ...