Note: Look for highlights of the east-side venues of Breezy Barn and Trail’s Edge in next week’s Wheel Herald. By Jenny Kirk Valhalla Island on the west side of Lake Shetek looks to be a hot spot for relaxation, camaraderie, entertainment or a combination of all three this summer and beyond as there have been a lot of upgrades at Key Largo on Lake Shetek and at Lake Shetek Resort in the past year since new owners took over each of the Slayton area venues.

What is a Gruffalo? The Gruffalo is a beloved character from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The Gruffalo has terrible tusks, claws, teeth and jaws, knobby knees, turned-out toes, and a poisonous wort at the end of his nose. His eyes are orange, his tongue is black, and he has purple prickles all over his back. And you will see one walk down Main Street of Marshall, MN, on May 25, 2023.

Slayton American Legion Post 64 monthly meeting Monday May 22nd 7pm at the 4-H Building on the Murray County Fairgrounds, 3048 Broadway Ave, Slayton, MN 56172. All veterans, members and nonmembers, are encouraged to attend. Memorial Day plans will be discussed. ______________ Sons of the American Legion Squadron 64 monthly meeting Monday May 22nd 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. ______________ The Murray County Fair Board will meet on Thursday May 25th at 7:00 pm in the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds. All are welcome!

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Please, do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. FULDA POLICE DEPARTMENT Chuar Gatchay Thony, Fulda, MN, Disorderly Conduct - Brawling or Fighting - $160.

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In memory of Brian Peterson, a dedicated, compassionate, and extraordinary teammate, coworker and friend. This is an award given to an employee who is always willing to go above and beyond to help others. This person is dedicated, reliable, selfless, and exhibits flexibility in his/her job duties to ensure others have assistance when needed. This individual is committed to ensuring our facility succeeds. Our MCMC “team” could not achieve its goals and provide high quality, safe care and excellent customer service without this person. All employees are eligible to receive this award.

Award to recognize an individual nurse who shows exceptional leadership in supporting and demonstrating how we live our nursing values in our daily professional practice. They use their clinical leadership and skills in their daily practice and contribute to broader community in an outstanding manner. This nurse shows dedication and compassion to their patients in giving exceptional care all the time and works collaboratively with all MCMC teams to embrace our mission and value in all they do.

Distinguished Leadership Award (Recipients: Stacie Menken, Revenue Cycle Manager, Luke Schryvers, CEO, Brooklyne Boerboom, Clinic Manager) Annual award presented to an employee in a management or leadership position whose individual and collaborative efforts demonstrate integrity, mentorship, positivity, and success of his or her department and the facility. This person is dedicated, reliable, and inspiring to others.

• Anthony K. Hoekman, et al to Jonathan W.