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The 2022 audit presentation was among a dozen items of new business addressed by the Slayton City Council on Monday at City Hall. After four items were added to the agenda, minutes were approved as printed and claims were also approved, CPA Katie Jacobson shared the preliminary results of the 2022 audit.

Morningside University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Chris Spicer announced the 446 students named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2022-23 academic year. The Dean’s List recognizes Morningside students who achieve a 3.67-grade point average or better and complete at least 12 credits of coursework with no grade below a “C-.” Students that achieved a 4.0-grade point average are denoted with an asterisk (*).

The Wilder Outdoor Theater was awarded two grants to assist in the staging for its new summer production, Part Two of the Fragments of a Dream Trilogy, “CHASING THE DREAM” that follows the life of Laura Ingalls and her family during their time in Walnut Grove. The production requires some added staging as it takes place more in the town of Walnut Grove during the years 1875 to 1876.

Murray County is once again getting ready for Relay For Life 2023. Katie Hoffman and Glenn Crowley will be the Honorary Chairs for 2023. Join us in honoring them as well as all cancer survivors at this year’s relay.

Slayton, MN – Murray County Medical Center, Slayton EMS, Slayton Police, Slayton Fire Department, and Community Blood Bank will the annual Heroes Behind the Badges blood drive Wednesday, June 21 between 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with donor registration located in the lobby of MCMC. The public will have an opportunity to donate blood to help local patients in need and support the local heroes. Donors can schedule an appointment by logging onto www.cbblifeblood. org, selecting “events”, June 21st and Murray County Medical Center or call 507-836-1286. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. All who donate receives a Subway gift card and an All American blood donor t-shirt, as a thank you.

6th Grade Speaker – Noah Hanson.

With herbicide resistance increasing, a diversified management strategy is needed to control problematic weeds. Using cover crops to manage waterhemp is one strategy that researchers at both the University of Minnesota and North Dakota State University are evaluating.

Monday, June 12: Parmesan Chicken, Green Beans, Fruit Cocktail, Breadstick, Dessert, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, June 13: Sloppy Joes, Potato Wedges, Beans, Fruit, Cookie, Lowfat Milk.

By John Stenen In 2 Kings 20: you can read about King Hezekiah’s sickness and recovery. He was twenty-five when he became king of Judah and reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. He was a good king and sought to please God. He worked hard to destroy all the idol worship and turn the people’s hearts back to the Living God. When faced with great danger coming against Judah from invading armies, he looked earnestly to God for help and God would give Hezekiah victory.

By Arnold Krusemark June is in progress. And so is our yard and garden. The yard needs mowing and other care. The garden needs hoeing. And other care. An email on gardening the other day reminded us to watch for mosquitoes. With the recent heavy rains, mosquito breeding grounds thrive. This consists of nearly any small container (tin cans, for example) which fill with water and the breed mosquitoes. And it doesn’t take much water either to breed a big bunch of pests.