As December begins and we prepare for Christmas and New Years, we are often led to reflection on the spirit of giving. Beyond the myriad advertisements and commercial displays of the month and its holidays, giving to others can be both a simple and personal thing.

Please do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. MN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Kyle Martin Carlson, Lake Wilson, MN, Hunting - Transportation of Firearms - Loaded Firearm - $185.

The Slayton Area Chamber of Commerce announced this week that it will be closing its physical office location as of December 31, 2025. While the office space will close, Chamber leaders emphasize that the organization remains active, strong, and fully committed to serving local businesses and the Slayton community.

By Joanne Bergman During the Murray County Commissioner meeting November 25, the commissioners revisited the purchase of 20 new kitchen ranges for the Sunrise Terrace apartments. The current units are original to the opening of the facility and are in need of repair.

The City of Slayton filed a petition with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission requesting that the Commission determine the price for the City to purchase the electric utility infrastructure of Xcel Energy within the City. The matter was referred for a contested case hearing before Administrative Law Judge Christa L. Moseng.

The Murray County Historical Society and the Slayton Public Library are partnering to host a Scan For Keeps event! Do you have a favorite recipe in your grandma’s handwriting, or a photo to share with future generations? Professional scanning equipment will be at the library where you’ll be able to scan and save your personal documents and photos in high resolution for free! Register with the Slayton Public Library for a 30-minute time slot. To -register, you may book online via the Facebook event, or by calling the library at 1-507-836-8778.

As temperatures fall and ice begins forming on ponds, small lakes, and other waterways across the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds parents and guardians to talk with their kids about the importance of safety on the ice and around the water. It’s especially important with many children at home over Thanksgiving break.

Murray County plows lined up at the salt shed Tuesday morning, waiting to be filled with salt in preparation for the forecasted storm..

Monday, December 1: Chef’s Choice, Vegetable of the Day, Fruit of Choice, Dessert of the Day, Wheat Bread & Margarine, 1% Milk. Tuesday, December 2 : Swedish Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Dinner Roll & Margarine, Chocolate Chip Cookie, 1% Milk.

Court Queen of Peace gathered at Divine Mercy Hall on Nov. 19 at 5 PM beginning with prayer and flag pledge. Regent Konkol called the meeting to order with no secretary report due to secretary’s illness. Treasurer, Betty Palmer gave her report congratulating the Currie members for the excellent income from Gummi Bear collection. Barb Minnehan thanked the community for the 265 items received to support the Dudley House. Suggestion was made to keep our support local. It was consensus of the group to support Murray County Christmas Project next year. Items will be collected throughout the year and delivered at Christmas time. Jan Bryan legislative chair, spoke about sports gambling and the crisis in housing especially the shortage in starter homes.