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By Joanne Bergman The Murray County Board of Commissioners met in the final session for 2022 on Tuesday, December 27 with all members present. This was the final meeting for Commissioner Jim Kluis who chose not to run for reelection on the November ballot. Jackie Meier who will be sworn in at the first meeting of January will replace him.

The Murray County Historical Society invites the public to attend its January Dinehart Lunchbox Lecture on Thursday, January 12 in the 4-H building on the Murray County Fairgrounds in Slayton starting at noon. The cost of the talk is $3.00 per person or Historical Society members get in free. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch. Refreshments and light snacks are provided. This month’s lecture will feature Gavin Van Moer who will present: “Immigrant life in the 19th Century.” Van Moer will talk about his two books “1910” and “Homestead.” “1910” is a historical narration that follows the timeline of numerous immigrant families coming to Southwest Minnesota. Along their story lines we see immigrants come through Ellis Island, colonize French Canada, and even some who have to bury their children at sea due to horrendous travel conditions. “Homestead” is a historical narration that follows the life of William Trulock who was a 19th century English immigrant coming to America following the Civil War. Follow along his journey as he departs from England as a poor farm laborer to explore and discover the western border of the American Midwest. Gavin Van Moer is a small-town author from Tracy, MN. A 2017 graduate from South Dakota State University, Gavin graduated with a Bachelor of Science in History specializing in teaching. Although he is a full-time hog farmer, he has a passion for history and a determination to present historical stories.

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Tuesday, Jan. 3rd: Breakfast: Assorted Cereal, Buttered Toast (7-12), Fresh Fruit, Assorted Juices, Milk. Lunch: Hamburger on a Bun, Potato Smiles, Chilled Peaches, Assorted Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Milk.

All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2023 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The local competition will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the Murray County Central High School Competition Gym in Slayton. Registration starts at 12:30. Boys and girls will start shooting at 1:00 p.m. There is no fee to participate.

Monday, January 2: Closed - Happy New Year’s! Tuesday, January 3: Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Roasted Potatoes, Blushing Pears, Dessert, Lowfat Milk. Wednesday, January 4: Sloppy Joe on Bun, Tater Tots, Pea Salad, Fruit, Bread w/Margarine, Lowfat Milk.

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Slayton City Council met on Monday, December 19th, Blake Heronimus and Chris Jacobson were absent from this week’s meeting. The Council started by approving the agenda with additions and reviewed the minutes for the December 5th meeting. The claims were reviewed and approved as well. The City has received an $800 donation from Barak & Katie Bjorge, for all that was done when their son, William died in an accident at the Fairgrounds on 8-17-2002. They were especially grate-ful for Andy Kleven’s efforts. The Council has decided to spend the money to improve the medical equipment in the squad cars.

By Theresa Nysetvold The annual Hadley Lions Chili Cook-Off will be Saturday, January 7th beginning at 5pm at the Hadley Area Community Center. Each year the Lions host a chili competition, inviting area cooks to bring their best recipe for chili in hopes of bragging rights and the opportunity to raise funds for a local family.

AG PLUS Ph. 507-836-8585 Slayton ALMICH’S MARKET Ph. 507-836-6464 BUFFALO RIDGE CONCRETE Ph. 507-836-6102 CARLSON’S NORTHSIDE TIRE & OIL Ph. 507-836-6123 CHANDLER CO-OP, Chandler, Lake Wilson, Slayton Ph. 507-677-2207 CREATIVE THREE Ph. 507-836-8503