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Sleepy Eye FFA wins MN State Fair crop competition

Agribusiness

The Sleepy Eye Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter was well represented at the State Fair. This year seven members showed livestock at the fair; nine members participated in the Chapter Demonstration Competition. One hundred ninety members participated in exhibiting over 1,200 entries for the Ag. Technology, Ag. Literacy, and Crops Competitions at the Minnesota State Fair. The Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter earned the first place Premier Chapter Award for the Minnesota State Fair Crop Show. This was the 17th year that Sleepy Eye has won the Minnesota State Fair Crops Competition in the ...

Touring and teaching

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NEW ULM — Nashville musician Jeff Dayton performed a free acoustic set, shared career stories and took audience requests at the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. During the visit, Dayton talked about his regional ties, 15 years of touring as Glen Campbell's bandleader, his international ...

Welcome to the Party

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NEW ULM – The Willkommen Committee of the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce invites newcomers and longtime residents alike to “Welcome to the Party: Turning Newcomers into Neighbors” on Thursday, September 24, from 5–7 p.m. at the New Ulm Country Club, 1 Golf Drive. Admission is free for both adults and children and includes food and family-friendly activities. This annual event is designed especially for those who have moved to the New Ulm area within the last five years, as well as long-time residents who want to help give newcomers a warm welcome. Attendees will have the ...

Park & Rec Schedule

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•Hermann 5k Run/walk and Kids Obstacle Course Saturday, September 12. The run starts at 9 a.m. and obstacle course at 10 a.m., all at Harman Park. Register online at newulmmn.gov •Civic Center Fall Garage Sale Registration is open for the Sales on September 19. Register at the SouthPoint Recreation and Wellness Center or come and shope the multiple sales under 1 roof, New Ulm Civic Center, 1212 N Franklin St., Saturday, September 19 from 8 a.m.-12 noon. •Barkin’ in the Park is held from 12 to 3 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 26 at the Dog Park, located in South German Park, 501 S ...

The Storm has arrived

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SLEEPY EYE - Sleepy Eye/Cedar Mountain Superintendent John Cselovszki told the District 84 School Board Wednesday that mascot changes inside and outside the school building are complete. "There are some cool mascot things inside and outside the school," he said. "A new school song without the ...

Like a fairy tale house

Communities

The Wanda Gag House had a special visitor a few days ago. Angie Lin, a children's book translator who lives in Hong Kong, toured the Wanda Gag House with Wanda Gag House Association board member JoAnne Griebel. Lin had previously translated a column about the house for a Chinese children's ...