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SOUTHEAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE CONGRATULATES THE CLASS OF 2025

News Staff

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Southeast Technical College congratulates its students completing their AAS, diploma and certificates at the end of the Summer 2025 semester. Madilyn Clarke of Avoca, graduated magna cum laude with a Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technician.

AUTHOR JANET TIMMERMAN TO PRESENT NEW BOOK ON LAKE SHETEK

News Staff

Thursday, August 7, 2025

The Slayton Public Library is pleased to host historian and author Janet Timmerman for a special presentation of her latest book, “Halcyon Days: Leisure at Lake Shetek.” The event will take place on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Slayton Public Library’s Community Room, located at 2451 Broadway Ave, Slayton, MN.

FREE WELL WATER TESTING FOR NITRATES AT THE MURRAY COUNTY FAIR

News Staff

Thursday, August 7, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture estimates that over 10 percent of private wells in some townships in southwestern Minnesota have nitrate levels above the recommended limit. Could your well be one of them?

LOOSBROCK RETIRES FROM C&B

News Staff

Thursday, August 7, 2025

By Crystal Reith As Mike Loosbrock leaves his parts position at C&B, the relationships are what he will remember most. “I have really enjoyed my time at C&B over the years,” said Loosbrock, who spent time working in both Slayton and Edgerton.

WONDER WORLD PRESCHOOL LAUNCHES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR NEW BUILDING

News Staff

Thursday, August 7, 2025

The capital campaign to raise money for a new building for Wonder World Preschool is underway, and according to Wonder World Board Member Ashley Haken, just over 20 percent of their goal has been raised.

MURRAY COUNTY FAIR THANKS 2025 PLATINUM $2500 SPONSORS

News Staff

Thursday, August 7, 2025

PIRATES BUSHWHACK THE BUTTERMAKERS IN SEMI-FINALS

News Staff

Thursday, August 7, 2025

By Mark Zinnel- Buttermaker-Reporter The #4 seed Hadley Buttermakers took on the #1 seed Windom Pirates in the best-ofthree semi-final round of the Region 10C playoffs. A victory would mean an automatic spot in the State Amateur Baseball Tournament. A loss meant the season was over. The Windom Pirates proved their #1 seed was legit as they had no trouble with dispersing the Buttermakers.

GIFTS RECEIVED BY HOSPICE OF MURRAY COUNTY

News Staff

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Hospice of Murray County appreciates donations given in July 2025 in memory of the following: Elaine Asman, Gaylen Jensen, Florence Schoo, Bruce Jordahl, Marlys Blanchette, Coralyn Comnick, Peter Hoekman, Roger Smith, Cornelias Smit, Fred Zemler, Robert Gerdes.

GOOD NEWS

News Staff

Thursday, August 7, 2025

By John Stenen A long time ago a very famous minister of the gospel said, “If I was to put together all the prayers I have prayed for faith, it would have been months. Then one day I read in Romans 10:17, ‘faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.

THEOLOGY IN THE TRENCHES

Kathleen Kjolhaug

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Dad Had Friends Dad had friends. Names like Bucky, Zeppy, Finky, Skippy, Tubby, Pinky, Deeder, Windy, and Itchy Sam would surface now and again while he recalled stories to match each one.