By Mark Zinnel- Buttermaker Reporter The #6 seed Hadley Buttermakers took on the #3 seed Fairmont Martins in the Region 13C quarterfinals. Hadley proved to be no match for the Martins as Hadley went down in 2 games. Here is the series recap: Game 1 Wednesday at Fairmont FAIRMONT 11 HADLEY 8 When you get to this stage in tournament play, you would hope you would have ample players to take on the veteran laden Fairmont squad. But that was not the case for Manager Myron Bennett, as Hadley traveled down the interstate with only 11 players available. Everything had to go right for Hadley and for no injuries to occur to take down the Martins. A Buttermaker victory would certainly be an unexpected upset. For the larger portion of Game 1, the Buttermakers had everyone believing that an upset was possible.

The University of Minnesota Extension is presenting four webinars on introductory farm transition and estate planning. Webinars will be held on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting August 14. There is no cost to attendees. Attend one or attend all four!

Paper Plains is an interactive experience for participants of all ages and abilities in papermaking and native prairie planting. Paper Plains invites the community to create paper from regionally-harvested, invasive plants.

The Slayton City Council held their regular meeting on July 22, 2024 with all members present. The agenda was approved with 3 additions.

“Murray County Medical Center’s Foundation held its annual Best Ball fundraiser recently on July 19th and it was a hole-in-one! The event, golfers competing in a best ball format, raised crucial funds for the foundation’s mission.

Please, do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. MN STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Ruslan Jeronimo Alfarojaime, Orange, CA, No MN Drivers License- $185.

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WonderWorld Preschool held a community public meeting on Sunday, July 28th. They welcomed everyone to attend to get an update on what the future of Wonder World is going to be in our community. Board member Ashley Haken lead the meeting, presenting the board members to the group. Many staff, parents and grandparents of children who utilize the daycare were in attendance, along with a decent showing from the community. City of Slayton Administrator Josh Malchow and SRDC representative Jason Walker were also in attendance and spoke to the group.

EDF Renewables has generously chosen to sponsor the livestreaming of all Murray County Fair showcases including livestock shows, Fashion Revue, Performing Arts and Demonstrations for the 2024 Fair season.

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?