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THIS CHURCH OR THAT CHURCH – THAT IS THE QUESTION. I have served as pastor in the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS) for nearly 50 years and over that time I have been amazed at the lack of understanding about church denominations and other world influences around them.

Van der Hagen, Skogrand & Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Marshall, has earned the Ameriprise Client Experience Award for 2022. Van der Hagen, Skogrand & Associates was honored with this award because of their ability to consistently deliver personalized, goal-based advice and exceptional client service.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Pastor Darby Lawrence. Office Hours: 8am to 4:30pm. Phone: (507) 836-8291. Sun. Mar. 19: 9am Sun. School & Communion, 10am Worship; Wed. Mar. 22: 6:30pm Lenten Service; Sun. Mar. 26: 9am Sun. School & Communion, 10am Worship.

Deafening Silence Brings Hope Bleary eyed I awoke —the morning after. You know the kind of morning I speak of—the one where something went horribly wrong the night before and the sickening waves within try to make sense of it.

By Jenny Kirk Wintery conditions have delayed the 10th annual maple syrup making process at Shetek Lutheran Ministries but there’s still a great opportunity to jumpstart spring by attending its Sugarbush Square Dance and Pancake Breakfast on March 25-26.

DISCOVERING SCIENCE The Science & Nature Conference is perfect for an end of the school year field trip or family excursion. The day is filled with all kinds of fun learning tools for kids.

By Jenny Kirk Among a handful of motions passed by the Slayton City Council at its meeting on Monday, March 6, was the approval to go ahead with roof repairs at the Water Treatment Plant. “The roof on the Treatment Plant hasn’t been worked on for quite some time, and we’re noticing a couple small leaks,” Slayton City Works Director Weston Mahon said. A minor inspection had been done last summer so they had an idea of what needed to be done. City Administrator Josh Malchow reminded the council that there had been discussion about it during budget season. “There is $40,000 in the water fund for this project,” Malchow said. A quote from Buysse Roofing Systems in the amount of $36,790 was included in the agenda packet. “It’s quite pertinent that it gets done as soon as possible,” Mahon said. Mayor Miron Carney figured it was roughly 38 years old. Mahon agreed, noting that he believed it was either 1985 or 1986 when it was constructed.

FULDA POLICE DEPARTMENT Elizabeth Guzman, Fulda, MN, Winter Parking Violation - $37. MINNESOTA STATE PATROL Anthony Miguel Carias Maldonado, Marshall, MN, Speeding $135.

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By Jenny Kirk Chad Benda began settling into his new role as Murray County Assessor last Wednesday, and while there is plenty yet to learn, he is starting off with a great deal of knowledge and experience on his side. “I’m learning names and faces, and it’s a different computer software than I had at Jackson County, so I’m learning that, too.” Benda said.