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Sleepy Eye, Minnesota is located on the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Highway about 120 miles southwest of Minneapolis by the shores of Lake Sleepy Eye in Brown County. Rich in history, this prairie town was named after Ish Tak Ha Ba (Sleepy Eye), a Sisseton Dakota Indian chief. It has a population of 3,740 and is a growing community.

With agriculture at its heart, Sleepy Eye is home to several manufacturing businesses, ag-related businesses, a public school and two parochial schools.

Sleepy Eye is committed to growing its community through an active revitalization plan, while still maintaining it's history and small town integrity.

Enjoy Sleepy Eye's eight city parks, two area state parks (Fort Ridgely and Flandrau), Depot Museum, and several other historical sites and attractions, including the Jeffers Petroglyphs, Sod House on the Prairie, August Schell Brewery, Harkin Store, and the Lower Sioux Agency.

Kids will love to swim in the municipal pool or beach, play ball in the parks, or skate indoors at the Sleepy Eye Arena. Adults enjoy Sleepy Eye Golf Club, and the trapshooting range.

Everyone can have fun at Sleepy Eye's many celebrations and events including Annual Corn Day Celebration, Fourth of July events, Community Theatre, Great Grassroots Gathering and lots more.

Whether you're retiring, looking for a great place to raise a family, or are just considering small town living, Blick Real Estate invites you to make Sleepy Eye your new home! Call or email Loren Blick today.