Recent storms throughout the state have caused major tree damage, and cleanup following a storm can be overwhelming. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has some tips on dealing with storm-damaged trees. Many communities also have resources and guidelines, especially after major storm events. Consider reaching out to your city, county or township to learn more.

Please do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. MN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Chad Allen Anderson, Tracy, MN, Youthful ATV Driver- $185.

Last week, Murray County Relay For Life Co-Chair Linda Tobias wrote an article about some of the past Honorary Survivors, all of whom are being celebrated this year. This week, she adds perspective from several more of the Honorary Survivors.

Question: Somebody was trying to tell me the other day that it’s ok to throw out their fruit peels along the highway as they break down fairly quick and it shouldn’t be an issue. I disagreed and told them garbage is garbage. I asked if they would want someone to throw that stuff in their yard. What does the law say?

Southwest Minnesota Volleyball (SWMNVB) based out of Marshall, MN sent 3 teams to Orlando Florida for the AAU Volleyball National Tournament. The SWMNVB 15-1 team placed 1st (National Champions) in the AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championship in the 15 Select Division.

The Slayton City Council is working on a draft ordinance for the regulation of cannabis, so a fair amount of their meeting July 7 was focused on the council’s wishes. City Administrator Josh Malchow had several questions for the council, so the draft can be crafted according to their wishes.

By Joanne Bergman Joint meetings were held with the Board of Commissioners from the counties of Cottonwood, Nobles and Lyon-Redwood on July 1st. Action was taken with each of the boards to establish a Joint Board to administer ditch systems that drain acres in each of the counties. In Cottonwood County these include JD5, JD22, JD23, and JD 24. In Nobles County JD7, JD20 and CD30 have acres draining into the ditch. In Redwood County the Commissioners voted to exclude the thirty-three acres involved.

Now at Slayton Public Library and Fulda Memorial Library, you can check out a 7-day state park pass with your library card, thanks to a partnership between the Minnesota DNR and Plum Creek Library System (PCLS).

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By Mark Zinnel, Buttermaker Reporter The Hadley Buttermakers suffered a big loss last week but rebounded big time. Here is the week’s recap.