Question: Are trailer hitch load extenders legal? Occasionally I haul some lumber that sticks out beyond my tailgate and would like to know if I can use this. Answer: Yes you can.

The Slayton City Council met in regular session on Monday, April 7, 2025 with all council members present except Blake Heronimus. They began by approving the agenda with two additions. They also approved the minutes from the regular meeting on March 17, 2025 and the Special (Electric Utilities) meeting on April 3, 2025, as corrected.

West Central Association for Realtors (WCAR) held its annual Realtor Appreciation Event last October, bringing together approximately 230 members for an evening of celebration and community giving. A highlight of the event is the opportunity for realtors to nominate local charities, with three organizations ultimately selected to receive donations.

The K-6 youth team competed in the Class B team division and went 2-2 with wins over Buffalo and Springfield and losses to Pierz and Hastings. The kids on the team performed very well and it was a really fun experience for the youth, coaches, and parents. Many other individuals that did not qualify for the state individual tournament competed in the invite individual tournament with many kids learning and having success.

@ GIRLS INVITATIONAL The girls team battled chilly conditions this past Friday at the Worthington Girls Invitational. MCC faced off against golfers from Worthington, Fairmont, Jackson County Central, Lac qui Parle Valley, Luverne, Pipestone, Tracy-Milroy-Balaton, Lakeview and Minneota.

The MCC Rebel Softball team opened their season with a tough road game at Ellsworth against the Dragons of Adrian Ellsworth. The Dragons are led by a young core of players and will pose a test to all teams in the Red Rock Conference. The Rebels, on the other hand, are a more veteran squad led by six returning starters from last year’s team. The Rebels came out quickly in this game, on their way to a season opening win.

It was a chilly and windy day on the course for MCC Golf. The boys and girls varsity and junior varsity traveled to Pipestone for a quad against the Arrows, Adrian/Ellsworth Dragons, and SWMCH-EHS Eagles. The Rebels were challenged mentally and physically by the windy conditions. Many players identified how their club selection changes so much when accounting for the wind.

The MCC Rebel Boys Baseball team opened their season last Friday with a strong 11-1 win over the Pipestone Area Arrows. Monday, the Rebels were back in action against the Adrian Ellsworth Dragons, as the Rebels opened Red Rock Conference play. The Dragons came into the game 0-1 on the season after losing a shootout with Minneota/Canby last week 16-14. Monday, the Rebels got off to a great start as they took control early for the win.

Murray County Central opened their baseball season on Friday when they played host to the Pipestone Area Arrows. The Rebels were facing an Arrow team that was a bit short handed in pitching, after playing two conference games on Thursday. The Rebels put together a good showing on the mound and at the plate to get an 11-1 win to open the season.

Hospice of Murray County appreciates donations given in in March in memory of the following persons. Julie Cohrs- Barker, Mert Brown, Alice Rosengren, Mike Zinnel, Sandy Stokesbary, Doug Nackerud, Ray Priebe, Gay Metz, Robert Robinson, Lora Byers, Joanne Klein, Bev Waassner, Pam Steffen.