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CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Office Hours: 8am to 4:30pm. Phone: (507) 836-8291. Sun. May 7: 9am Sun. School, 10am Worship; Wed. May 10: 6pm Confirmation; Sun. May 14: 9am Sun. School, 10am Worship.

Court Queen of Peace met Tuesday, April 25, 2023 with 20 members present and all officers. After a light supper served by Rita Lear, Doris Carda and their committee, Regent Amy Kathman called the meeting to order with Prayer and flag pledge. After the Secretary and Treasurer’s report, Financial secretary, Barb Minnehan, reported that she has sent letters to members who have not paid dues, were unable to contribute to the Lenten Lunches, or who would like to contribute to the “Pew Fund”. She has had a response for dues from 49 of our 66 membership. She has also received donations for Lenten Lunches and for the “Pew Fund”. Barb has also collected underwear, socks and Chapstick donations for the Dudley House which Jill McCord will take to Sioux Falls. Secretary, Joan Ratzloff read correspondence from seminarian, Isaiah Olsem, Christmas thanks from the Pryor’s and Marilyn Barry.

By Arnold Krusemark It is now May and Spring outside is late. Normally garden, yard, and farm field work are in total progress. This past week this writer went to Mankato. We could find only one or two fields which had the ground worked up ready for planting. There will be some long days (and nights) for at least some area farmers.

By Jenny Kirk Slayton native Brayden Ahlers always knew he wanted to have his own business someday, and after gaining a post-secondary education and valuable work experience, he put that plan into action with the recent opening of Ahlers Welding and Fabrication.

The Slayton Women of Today is once again excited to be sponsoring their annual Father Daughter Prom on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the Murray County Central High School Gym. Dads it’s time to get all dressed up and come have fun with your daughter(s). Dance the afternoon away with music by DJ Pete Beerman. Punch and snacks will be provided and all daughters will receive a prize.

The declaration allows eligible farmers to apply for zero-interest loans St. Paul, MN: The Rural Finance Authority (RFA) Board has declared an emergency for all 87 counties in the State of Minnesota in response to this winter’s excessive snow and winds.

Medicare can be confusing. If you know little to nothing about Medicare and want a brief overview before digging deeper, this class is for you. During this class you will learn the basics of Medicare Part A, B, C and Part D. This class will also give you information about when and how to enroll.

By Joanne Bergman The Murray County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Human Resources Director Ronda Radke was the first person on the agenda. Two seasonal museum assistants, Bryann Bose and Nancy Moberg, will return this year. Seasonal Parks Maintenance Workers, Howard Konkol and Michael Carlson will also be returning. Janette Engels has been hired as the Jail Administrator on a full time basis. Ryan Baker will be assigned the role of Investigator in the Sheriff’s Department. Museum Coordinator Jakob Etrheim has submitted his resignation as of May 26th. The hiring process will begin with current employees eligible to apply for the position at 30hrs per week.

• Mary Jane Lessard to Mary Jane Lessard Revocable Living Trust, SW ¼, NW ¼, 13-105-42; SW ¼, NE ¼, 13-105-42; NE ¼, SE ¼, 14-105-42; NE ¼, SW ¼, 14-105-42; NW ¼, SE ¼, 13-10542; NW ¼, SW ¼, 13-105-42.

Please, do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. MN STATE PATROL - MARSHALL Alexander Francis Bruning, Slayton, MN, Speeding - $135.