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The Murray County Central High School marching band had a stellar outdoor season this year under the direction of Michael Helgeson. The 2023 marching band includes 67 students in grades 9-12.

By Joanne Bergman The Murray County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Commissioner Meier was absent from this meeting.

The Murray County Historical Society will be holding their 2023 annual meeting on Saturday, October 21 at the Avoca Community Hall starting at 2pm. There will be a short business meeting followed by a presentation by Minnesota author, Patricia Luebeck. Refreshments will be provided. We hope to see everyone there!

Join us for a day of fall fun at the 17th Annual Fall Pumpkin Festival at Lake Shetek State Park’s Zuya Group Center on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 1 – 3:30 p.m. Come on out and jump in the biggest leaf pile you’ve ever seen! There will be face painting, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, many activities and prizes to be had, along with s’mores by the campfire and refreshments. Don’t forget to take your fall family picture at the park.

The Murray County Historical Society is excited to announce the lineup of speakers for the 2023-2024 Lunchbox Lecture Series. All lectures will be held at noon in the 4-H Building on the Murray County Fair Grounds. The cost to attend lectures is $3.00 and free for Historical Society members. We encourage you to bring your lunch. Beverages and light refreshments will be provided. For more information about this and other programs call 507-836-6533 or email museum@co.murray.mn.us November 9, 2023 — Megan Barkob Narvey, “Saving Your Stuff: How to Care for Art, Heirlooms, and Personal Collections” December 14, 2023 — Nick Demuth, “Felix Vinatieri: Custer’s Last Band Leader” January 11, 2024 — Darlene Mechtenberg, “Destined to be a Nurse: Reflecting on 55 Years of Nursing in Rural Minnesota” February 8, 2024 — Karen and Randy Beers, “Recollections from the Murray County Wheel/Herald” March 14, 2024 — Colin Mustful, “Reclaiming Mni Sota: Changing the Past, Connecting with the Present” April 11, 2024 — Janet Timmerman, “End-o-Line: Fifty Years of Railroad History in Currie”

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Question: I noticed several freshly killed deer on the side of the highway yesterday. What are the traffic related requirements when someone collides with a deer, and what are the game related requirements with killing a deer? Is it legal to take the deer home?

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Landlords, farmers, and agribusiness professionals should make plans to attend one of the informative in-person meetings being held across Minnesota starting in October through December. These free meetings are being provided by the University of Minnesota Extension. Farm land rental rates are the largest input cost the farmer has, and determining a fair farm rental agreement is always challenging. Negotiating a fair rental agreement that satisfies both the land owner and the farmer is a challenge. David Bau, Extension Educator in Ag Business Management, will provide several ways how to do this at his in-person workshops; by examples, factsheets and worksheets to determine a fair farm land rental rate for both parties. Make plans to attend one of the upcoming meetings in the southwest: In Slayton: Thursday, November 2, 2023 beginning at 1:30 p.m.

SLAYTON, MN - High school and college students from Southwest Minnesota had the opportunity to learn about higher education and career opportunities on September 26th and 27th. The event hosted more than 2,400 students over the two days between the Minnesota West Campus in Worthington and Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) in Marshall. Hundreds of businesses, agencies, and education volunteers worked together to provide this opportunity.