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Cory Ann Skogrand, CFP, ChFC, CASL, CLU, RICP a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial, Inc. in Marshall, was named to the list of “Forbes Bestin- State Women Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes. The list recognizes financial advisors who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the business.

Question: I have been thinking about getting a dash camera for my vehicle. If I do, where can I place it? Answer: When it comes to placing things up in the windshield or dashboard area Minnesota has restrictions as a concern for obstructed vision and safety.

• Clarice Larson, et al to Kelly Louwagie, et al, NW ¼, part exc part, 6-108-42 ; NE ¼, part in W ½, 6-108-42. • Aaron Brinks, et al to Travis Schultz, et al, NE ¼, part exc part, 15-107-41.

“Fun is what you make it” has always been Kim Konkol’s motto. Throughout her 38-year career at Minnwest Bank in Slayton, Minn., Konkol has had fun working with customers and colleagues.

The Murray County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Commissioner Malone was not present at the meeting. Auditor-Treasurer Heidi Winter represented the AARP Committee in requesting the transfer of funds within the fund to allow the $10,000 purchase of key fobs for several doors within the government center.

The city council met on Tuesday, February 20th. Mayor Miron Carney asked for corrections, questions, or additions to the agenda, the regular meeting minutes from February 5th, and the Special meeting held on February 13th. There were none. All were approved as printed.

A compass is a very valuable tool and has saved countless lives since it was invented. I never used a compass until I joined the military in 1969 and was trained how to use them. I walked as a pointman in Viet-Nam most of my tour, even when I became a Scout-Sniper. My job was to get information from headquarters over the radio, (in code), decipher the code and use my map to plot our course for night patrols and ambushes. As point-man I had to carefully test the ground before each step I took to discover booby-traps; (I used a thin stick to feel the ground,) also look for possible ambushes.

Our outside weather is nice to be sure, but winter is not over. As for our 2024 gardens, its maybe a time to check out the gardening tools. Farmers frequently use this time of year to repair their planting equipment. Gardeners can do the same.

The MCC Rebel GIrls wrapped up their Edgerton week by playing at Edgerton Public on Thursday night (February 15). The Rebels were dominated by the Flying Dutchmen earlier this season in Slayton as Alyda Vande Griend destroyed MCC on both ends of the floor. The Rebels would try to turn things around on Thursday.

The MCC Rebel Girls wrapped up their regular basketball season on Monday night (February 19) in Lamberton. The Rebels took on the Red Rock Central Falcons for the second time this season. Earlier this year, the Rebels beat the Falcons in Slayton 62 to 37. That was the first win for the Rebels over RRC since 2012. That means the Rebels had never beat the Falcons on their home court in Lamberton. The Falcons had played their home games before 2016-2017 in Jeffers but made the switch that season. The Rebels have lost in so many different ways in Lamberton. They were hoping in their final game in the gym, they would get that first win. The Falcons got the early lead in this game, as Ella Erickson made a three-point shot to start the scoring. The Falcons held a small lead for the first four minutes of the game, but then the turnovers started to pile up and the Rebels started to score. Lily Daniels started the game strong, getting her hands on several passes, creating turnovers and then hitting two three-point shots, before finishing the half with a layup. Kate Blankenship got into the game and immediately started to score. She would lead the Rebels, along with Daniels, with 8 points in the first half. The Rebels were up 14 points before the Falcons scored the final 5 points of the half to make the halftime score 32 to 24.