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DISTRICT COURT

MN STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Scott William Alderson, Holland, MN, Seat Belt Required - $110. Jason David Algyer, Walnut Grove, MN, Speeding - $125.

CHURCH NOTES

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Pastor Chad Duffy.

7-31-23

First Independent Bank is excited to announce that Gary Kellen has re-joined the bank as Senior Vice-President specializing in Agriculture and Commercial Lending. In welcoming Gary, CEO Bruce Pogatchnik stated “Gary started his banking career at FIB in 1985.

Integrity

- Proverbs 11:3 NIV Sometimes when our integrity is in question and we’re tempted to do something dishonest we rationalize that everyone is like this, that everyone has areas of their life where they cheat a bit, tell harmless white lies and perhaps even steal things of little value. And while it may be true that everyone has areas of their life where integrity frays a bit, where we feel justified in telling harmless lies or cheating at Solitaire, the danger is that we may be on a slippery slope to telling more serious lies and cheating or stealing things of real value.

GREEN THUMB

By Arnold Krusemark Another summer gardening event has arrived. On the way to Mankato recently we passed several roadside sweet corn stands.

Beef Tour A Success in Murray & Pipestone Counties

By Jenny Kirk Murray and Pipestone County Cattlemen’s Associations recently hosted the annual Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Summer Beef Tour and Trade Show, providing valuable opportunities to connect with and learn from others in the beef industry.

Relay For Life Honorary Chair Katie Hoffmann

My name is Katie Hoffmann, I live in Slayton with my husband, Justin, and our three children. I work as a Physical Therapist at MCMC and I am honored to be chosen to represent so many cancer survivors as one of this year’s Murray County Relay 4 Life Honorary Chairs.

MINNESOTA STATE MANKATO ANNOUNCES 2023

MINNESOTA STATE MANKATO ANNOUNCES 2023 SPRING SEMESTER DEAN’S LIST The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean’s lists) for the past spring semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Hood. Among 3,434 students, a total of 1,081 students qualified for the High Honor List by achieving a 4.0 straight “A” average, while 2,353 students earned a 3.5 to 3.99 average to qualify for the Honor List.

PIPESTONE FOOD PRESERVATION CLASS IN JULY

PIPESTONE FOOD PRESERVATION CLASS IN JULY Do you have a high producing garden, or enjoy purchasing produce from our local growers at the farmers markets? Maybe you have been wondering how to preserve and enjoy fresh garden produce into the fall and winter months, or maybe how to do the prep work now to be able to enjoy stews, sauces, jams, and so much more all throughout the year? Whether you are an avid gardener, have no garden, are completely new to food preservation, or just want a refresher on food preservation basics and current safety practices, you will want to join us for one of two upcoming Food Preservation Classes. Two classes will be held in Pipestone on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at St.