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Brown County 4-H honors youth and volunteers

SLEEPY EYE -- On Sunday, October 26, the Brown County 4-H Ambassadors hosted their Annual Award Celebration at the Sleepy Eye Coffee Company, honoring more than 150 youth, volunteers, and supporters for their dedication to the 4-H program. The event highlighted the achievements of individuals ...

NU Sister Cities seeking candidates for Hans Joohs Cultural Exchange program

NEW ULM -- The New Ulm Sister Cities Commission is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the year 2026 Hans Joohs Cultural Exchange Program. The recipient of this award will live 12-weeks in or near the City of Ulm, Germany. The New Ulm Sister Cities Commission will provide transportation ...

Sleepy Eye FFA members of the month

SLEEPY EYE-- Sleepy Eye Future Farmers of America (FFA) recognize Taylor Berkner, Mateo Hornsby, Ari Hernandez and McCoy Marti as members of the month. Berkner is a senior and has been in FFA for six years and is the chapter 1st Vice-President. She enjoys the responsibility of the position and ...

Backerei & Coffee Shop holds remodel/grand re-opening

NEW ULM -- The Willkommen Committee of the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce recently visited The Backerei and Coffee Shop to celebrate its grand re-opening following a beautiful remodel. Owners Amanda and Bill Hacker purchased the German bakery in 2019. The remodel includes new seating, an ...

New Ulm garden club gathers for herbs, monarchs, and community giving

The New Ulm Garden Club will convene 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at the New Ulm Municipal Airport, with a presentation on natural healing using garden plants and herbs. The meeting will also include an update on monarch butterfly migration to Mexico and the club’s use of new tracking technology. Members ...

Sleepy Eye FFA Meats Team qualifies for State

On Monday, October 13, Sleepy Eye’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) Meats and Livestock Evaluation Teams competed in the Region VI Competition at South Dakota State University.  The Meats Team earned 3nd Place out of 13 teams and 56 individuals. Team members include: Makayla Strong, Zack ...