Marketing Assistance Loans (MALs) and Loan Deficiency Payments (LDPs) are available for producers of graded and non-graded wool, mohair and unshorn pelts. The final loan/LDP application date for wool sheared or unshorn lambs slaughtered in 2023 is Jan. 31, 2024.

Question: I heard you on the radio the other day. You were talking about new, young drivers have some restrictions on their driver’s license. You mentioned something about a parent being able to take their license away. Could you explain more about that?

Sons of theAmerican Legion Squadron 64 monthly meeting will be held on Monday, January 29th at 6:30pm at the 4-H Building on the Murray County Fairgrounds, 3048 Broadway Ave, Slayton, MN 56172. If you are a male descendant of a veteran or current service member, you are eligible to become an SAL member. Members and nonmembers are encouraged to attend. Come find out what the American Legion Family is doing at the local level.

What is the future for small to midsize dairy farms, and what is the relation of herd size to future profitability? All dairy producers and industry professionals are invited to join Minnesota Dairy Initiative and UMN Extension on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at the Pipestone Dairy Producer Night Out event as presenter Michael Ten Clay discusses this topic. At this event, Michael will discuss the criteria for family dairies to be sustainable for the next generation, herd size as it relates to future market opportunities, and future outlook for dairy farms in southwest Minnesota.

Quilt Club will be meeting at 1:30 on Tuesday, January 30 in the community room of the Slayton Public Library. Fabric with a 4-H motif will be passed around, from this we will make potholders for the 4-H kitchen. Muslin squares will be shared for another club quilting project. See you there.

Learning what to do when you become eligible for Medicare can seem overwhelming. This class is for people who will be new to Medicare and would like to learn about Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D. Topics will include a comprehensive introduction to Medicare, including what Medicare covers, supplemental insurance, and Part D prescription coverage. During the class, you will learn the Medicare enrollment details, how to get the most from your benefits, and how to research your Medicare plan options using the Medicare.gov site.

HANNAH ETHRIDGE OF FULDA WAS RECENTLY NAMED TO CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, NEBRASKA’S HONORS LIST FOR THE FALL 2023 SEMESTER Hannah Ethridge of Fulda was recently named to Concordia University, Nebraska’s Honors List for the Fall 2023 Semester. 226 total students were named.

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 December 11, 2023. 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.

MURRAY COUNTY BOARD A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MURRAY COUNTY BOARD December 19, 2023 8:30 a.m. Pursuant to notice, the Murray County Board of Commissioners convened with the following members present: Commissioners; Malone, Gunnink, Meier, Welgraven and Thiner.

Southwest Minnesota residents with an idea to strengthen sustainability in their community can now apply for partnership support from the University of Minnesota Extension Southwest Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (Southwest RSDP).