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Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 1,772 degrees to 1,617 students at the end of the fall 2023 semester, Elise Rohrer, BS, Family Consumer Science, Slayton, MN Advanced degrees awarded by Minnesota State Mankato at the conclusion of the fall semester included four doctor of education degrees, six doctor of nursing practice degrees and one doctor of school psychology degrees.

As we enter the Season of Giving, I ask you to “Raise Your Hand” and consider giving to the United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN), which serves as a pillar of support for our friends, neighbors, and loved ones, to provide meaningful assistance to those who need it most.

Many today, including Christians, will mock those who believe in the laying on of hands according to Scripture and prayer for physical healing. Some say, “Well, if healing is for today, why don’t you go into the hospitals and heal everyone.” That would be wonderful, but even Jesus couldn’t do it when He walked the earth. “What?!

By Arnold Krusemark Christmas is barely two weeks away. It is time to finish whatever plans you have for the event. We’ve already talked about gifts. Lately most of our gifts are direct shipped rather than delivered somehow. And then there’s the Christmas meals. In our case that included a Christmas eve dinner which almost always included oyster stew. Then there’s Christmas Day dinner (and possibly supper) on Christmas Day. And then additional guests to help with the leftovers.

The SWWC Foundation for Innovation in Education has received a community impact grant from the United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN) for $4,000 to invest in the SWWC Service Cooperative's Student Enrichment Programs. Their programs are offered to assist K-12 students in finding their passion in life by providing high-quality enrichment opportunities. This work aligns with UWSWMN's education priority area.

By Kathleen Kjolhaug of the angels strong—a voice was heard. Presentation is everything so when the packaged arrived—it was pure gift to one and will always be to all who receive.

By Liz Stahl, Extension Educator – Crops, Anthony Hanson, Extension Educator – Integrated Pest Management, and Phyllis Bongard, Content Development and Communications Specialist Pull up a chair and join in or bring the conversation with you as you go about your day. Whatever works best for you, join us this winter to discuss some of the key issues and questions around commodity crop production facing Minnesota farmers today through the “Strategic Farming: Let’s Talk Crops” webinar series.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Pastor Chad Duffy. Office Hours: 8am to 4:30pm. Phone: (507) 836-8291. Sun. Dec. 17: 10am Worship Service; Wed. Dec. 20: 6:30pm Confirmation; Sun. Dec. 24: 4pm Christmas Eve Service.

Monday, December 18: Chicken Fried Steak and Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Carrots, Dinner Roll w/Margarine, Fruit, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, December 19: Chicken Noodle Casserole, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit, Dinner Roll w/ Margarine, Lowfat Milk.

Warriors strike Gold in Okoboji, taking 1st place at the Okoboji/HMS Invitational with 197 total points in a field of ten teams. With 21 pins, 3-2nd place finishers, 6-3rd place finishers, 1-4th place finisher, and 1-5th place finisher, the Warriors towered above the other attending teams.