Lance Hauser was promoted to Major in October in the MN Army National Guard. Graduated from Willmar High School in 2003.

The Slayton Community Band will be sharing their talents at 5:00 PM on December 5, 2021 at the MCC High School Auditorium! Please mark your calendars and bring some friends. Our guests this year will be the MCC West Elementary Rebel Choir and the MCC High School Rebel Voices. There will be plenty of music to get you in the Christmas spirit.

Murray County Central High School has been working with the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship and Marshall Public Schools to bring the CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program to our district. The CEO program’s purpose is to connect high school students with local businesses in their communities. The idea behind it is that by exposing our students to the many businesses in our community they will gain a better understanding of what opportunities exist. They will also learn how different businesses operate, what services those businesses provide, and what to consider as they build their own business plans. This program provides students with the time to walk through creating a business plan and the ability to implement that plan by starting their own business. An undergirding philosophy of this program is to keep local talent in the community- a “grow your own” approach so to speak. Ultimately CEO is a course designed to utilize partnerships that help students develop an understanding of business development and processes.

Monday, November 29: Breakfast: Banana Chocolate Chunk Breakfast Bar, Assorted Fruit and Juice Choices, Milk. Lunch: Hamburger Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Carrots, Buttered Bread, Chilled Pears.

A group of individuals answered the call this past weekend and rescued a juvenile trumpeter swan in Lake Wilson. Thank you to Katie Chapman, Karen and Mark Hurd, Travis DeLong, Bill Johlfes, Michele Steffl and Dave and Linda Johnson.

Trent and Nichy Johnson will be honored as outstanding conservationists at a Dec. 14 luncheon at the annual convention of the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD) in Bloomington, Minn.

Every student can apply for financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAF- SA can be submitted starting on October 1st of a student’s senior year in high school. A new FAFSA has to be filled out each subsequent year they are in college. The FAFSA is available at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Early submission can maximize your chances of receiving aid. It is best to submit the FAFSA by Dec. 1 since most colleges start awarding financial aid after the 1st of the year.

• James P. Galstad, et al to Philip Schreier Revocable Living Trust, et al, NE ¼, exc part, 2-107-40.

MINNESOTA STATE PATROL Derek Joseph Mariner, Marshall, MN, Drugs 5th Degree Possession - $1085. SLAYTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Matthew James Blaisdell, Slayton, MN, Domestic Assault - $235.

The Murray County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on November 16, 2001. Chair Dennis Walgraven, Commissioners Dave Thiner, Lori Gunnink and Molly Malone were present for the meeting. Auditor Treasurer Heidi Winter presented the list of warrants to be paid in the total amount of $136,212.43. Winter along with Ditch Inspector Travis Radke presented information for discussion regarding levies to be placed on properties receiving the benefits of the drainage systems. The spreadsheet contained eighteen columns of information with the beginning balances for each system and the expected year end balance after payments are made. Redetermination of benefits is currently being evaluated with an increase in the number of properties connected to some of the systems expected. Levies are placed on the properties to cover the costs of repairs completed or to be undertaken in the next year. A public hearing is scheduled for November 30 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the levies and the reasons for any levy changes with the landowners.