MURRAY COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES The Board of Education of Independent School District #2169, Murray County Central Schools, met for their regular meeting in the high school library February 12, 2024. This is a summary of those proceedings, which are not to be confused with the official minutes of the MCC School Board meetings, which are maintained by the Superintendent’s Office.

Science is like an investigative way to find answers to questions we have as kids, so let’s help our kids nurture their inner scientist. The Science & Nature Conference provides inspiration for kids to develop skills needed to understand the world around them. They can meet zoo animals, learn about bugs, and snakes; play with polymers, create circuits, check out a virtual sandbox or cadaver, maybe even learn about aviation, upcycling, or Landsat’s. There is so much for kids to discover. These handson learning sessions give kids a chance to explore science in a whole new way. Let’s get kids excited about science!

Women from the breadth of Minnesota’s agriculture community are invited to share their stories with legislators and key leaders at the Minnesota State Capitol for Women in Ag Day on Monday, March 25.

Slayton City Council met on Monday, March 4th. The agenda was approved with additions. The minutes from the February 20th and 26th meetings were approved. The claims were reviewed and approved as well. The council thanked City Clerk Jackie Giesen for her efforts on finding and applying for a grant from the SWMN Arts Council for $10,000 for the rehab on the Band Shell in Gullord Park. They will work to get a new roof, some floor areas repaired, and stairs repaired.

“It is appointed once unto man to die, and after that the judgment,” (Heb. 9:27). There are those who believe that after they die they will go to purgatory. They believe that going into purgatory will further purify them of their sins; after this further purification of their sins, they believe they will then be acceptable to enter into heaven. This teaching is false;- it is nowhere to be found in the Bible. This teaching was introduced in 593 A.D. If this teaching is true, then what Jesus Christ accomplished on the cross for those of us who have placed our faith in all He did for us, is insufficient. The apostle Paul tells us in Galatians 1:1112 that all the revelations he received came directly from Jesus Christ, not from man. He tells us in 2nd Corinthians 5:8 concerning those of us who are Christians and die, that we go to be with the Lord - not purgatory. Paul also tells us by inspiration of the Holy Spirit in Philippians 1:19-24 that when Christians leave this life, they go to be with Christ.

The Pipestone Master Gardeners are excited to offer a Gardening 101 Workshop. Everyone is certain to learn something new at this workshop; whether you are a seasoned gardening expert, an avid gardener looking for the latest updates from the University, or thinking about starting a garden but don’t know where to start.

By Kathleen Kjolhaug The professor stood before the throngs who were about to receive their diplomas. As the names were read, one word would be proclaimed sort of loud like—every so often.