Celebrating Ruth’s visit to Sleepy Eye

October 3, 2026

You might have heard. Babe Ruth played in Sleepy Eye. For thirty years, I’ve tugged and pulled at that game in every possible way. My fascination with that day in my hometown’s history began when I was doing research for the Brown County Historical Society 30 years ago for an exhibit: “Baseball and Brown County, A Glove Affair.” Growing up here, we always knew about Babe’s visit. The picture of Babe and Yankee teammate Bob Meusel in front of the grandstand appeared in the paper every so often. They looked cold. That fall was the 75th anniversary of the Oct. 16, 1922, ...

Cemeteries offer valuable clues to the history of Marshall

October 3, 2026

The city of Marshall is blessed with two great cemeteries (Calvary and the Marshall Cemetery), two places that offer many windows into the community’s past. They should be visited, even by people who don’t have a loved one buried in them. They should be enjoyed. They should lead to learning experiences. All of that will happen today with cemetery walks at the Marshall Cemetery. Walks planned for 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. will feature information collected by project coordinator Maureen Keimig. In between the walks there will be a presentation at the Marshall Lyon County Library by ...

Planning for healthcare in your estate plan

October 2, 2026

Estate planning is often thought of as something that takes effect after you’re gone, but it can also play an important role in preparing for potential healthcare needs during your lifetime. If you become unable to make decisions for yourself or require long-term care, a thoughtful plan can ...

The Vietnam War – Norman Teigen – Growing up in Mankato

October 2, 2026

Norman Teigen was born Sept. 28, 1942 to Elna (Tjarnagel) Teigen and Bjorne Wollen “B.W.” Teigen in Chicago, Illinois. The family later moved to Mankato. Norman was the third of the Teigens’ four children. The eldest, David, is four years older than Norman, while Phillip is one and ...

On the Porch

October 2, 2026

Scandinavia is a northern European region that consists of three countries: Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. The area is characterized by a shared cultural, historical, and linguistic heritage. The term “Nordic countries” is often used to encompass Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, ...

Lighting up Minneota football on Friday nights

September 30, 2026

Friday night lights were shining bright over Gerhard Meidt Stadium last week. I just didn’t realize how much more brighter than last season. As soon as I walked across the bridge over the Yellow Medicine River and onto the hallowed grounds of Gerhard Meidt Stadium I realized right away this ...