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PRESS RELEASE FROM THE MURRAY COUNTY SHERIFF

September 28th, 2023 On 09/27/2023 at 1104am Murray County Dispatch received a call in regards to farm equipment that had come into contact with overhead electrical lines in Belfast Township. The reporting caller advised they had been shocked and a second victim had also been shocked by the equipment that made contact with the overhead electrical lines.

THEATRICAL OPPORTUNITY IN AMP PRODUCTION OF SCROOGE THE MUSICAL

AMP (Arts & Mentoring Project) is excited to announce the 2nd annual production of Scrooge the musical! We invite you to be a part of the AMP community. Participating in an AMP production means you’re seeking out a high-quality regional theater experience with a goal of building community through collaboration and elevated live theater.

DISTRICT COURT

Please do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. MN STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Christian Pastor Benitez Guzman, Oklahoma City, OK, No MN Driver’s License - $185.

OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

For immediate release – Domestic violence affects millions of individuals, families, and children - of every race, religion, culture and status every year. It’s not just punches and black eyes -- it’s yelling, humiliation, stalking, manipulation, coercion, threats and isolation. It’s stealing a paycheck, keeping tabs online, non-stop texting, constant use of the silent treatment, or calling someone stupid so often they believe it.

FALL 2023 EMR CLASS BEGINS IN OCTOBER

Pipestone County’s next hybrid EMR certification class begins Thursday, Oct. 19. The class includes one live class night per week that can be done in person at 811 5th St. SE in Pipestone or via Zoom and three total inperson sessions during the 10-week program.

SLAYTON CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSES IN DEPTH THE MAPLE AVENUE PROJECT

The Slayton City Council spent more than two hours listening to questions, concerns and comments relating to the open public hearing for the Maple Avenue mill and overlay improvement project during its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 2 at City Hall.

MCC EXCHANGE STUDENTS

By Jenny Kirk Murray County Central High School welcomed four international exchange students this academic year and they represent four different countries around the world. Leaving one’s family, community and country to experience another culture might be quite intimidating to some young adults, but not for these four brave teens.

FSA OUTLINES MAL AND LDP POLICY

Marketing Assistance Loans (MALs) and Loan Deficiency Payments (LDPs) provide financing and marketing assistance for wheat, feed grains, soybeans, and other oilseeds, pulse crops, rice, peanuts, cotton, wool and honey. MALs provide you with interim financing after harvest to help you meet cash flow needs without having to sell your commodities when market prices are typically at harvest-time lows. A producer who is eligible to obtain a loan, but agrees to forgo the loan, may obtain an LDP if such a payment is available. Marketing loan provisions and LDPs are not available for sugar and extra-long staple cotton.

SLAYTON SENIOR DINING MENU

Monday, October 9: Chicken Fried Steak w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Carrots, Dinner Roll w/Margarine, Fresh Fruit, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, October 10: Chicken Noodle Casserole, Broccoli, Cinnamon Baked Apple Slices, Dinner Roll w/Margarine, Lowfat Milk.

GREEN THUMB

There seems to be two usual conversations going on nearly continually: politics and weather. In the weather we have had considerable days when rain was strongly predicted and all we got was a small sprinkle.