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Murray County 4-H held a cultural exploration day on June 13th. The cultural exploration day consisted of learning about customs and different foods from Native American and Hispanic cultures. There were 15 participants who attended the cultural day. The youth got to try making tortillas and fry bread from scratch. To learn more about these different cultures they also created crafts, played games and learned about holidays celebrated by the different cultures.

Murray County 4-H held a sewing summer day camp on June 14th. 4-H kids learned the art of sewing this week. The participants that came to the event had the option of sewing pillow cases or a drawstring bag. The 4-Hers had an opportunity to practice their sewing skills and create their choice of sewing project. With the help of amazing 4-H volunteers 19 kids had 7 sewing machines buzzing for four hours each youth went home with project to be proud of.

The American Legion Riders, Slayton Chapter 64, are hosting their annual chapter ride on Saturday, July 23, 2022. The ride begins and ends at the Murray County Fairgrounds in Slayton. Registration is in the south parking lot behind high school from 8-10 am with kickstands up at 10:30. This ride is rain or shine and open to the public. Anyone with a motorcycle, trike, or vehicle are welcome to participate. An evening meal will be provided at 5 pm with your paid registration. All proceeds collected from this ride will be applied towards our ride mission, which is supporting the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund which is designed to ensure that all military children since September 11, 2001, who have lost a military parent on active duty or have a military parent with a VA disability rating of 50% or higher are able to attend post high school educational institutions with the help of this scholarship. This ride will cover approximately 180 miles over four SW Minnesota counties. Call Chapter Director, Duane Mabon 507-215-1565 for more information.

The Slayton Women of Today is once again excited to be sponsoring their annual Father Daughter Prom on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Gullord Park in Slayton. Dads it’s time to make some special memories with your daughter(s). Dance the afternoon away at the park with music by DJ Pete Beerman.

Slayton City Council met on Monday, June 20th. The agenda was approved with additions.

The Murray County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. All members of the board including Chairperson Molly Malone, Lori Gunnink, Jim Kluis, Dennis Walgraven and David Thiner were present.

Please help us celebrate by sending birthday wishes to: Muriel Veenhuis 2936 Queen Ave Slayton, MN 56172.

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School’s Out Cafe is serving FREE lunches to all youth ages 18 and under. Monday, June 27: Italian Dunkers, Corn, Chilled Fruit Cocktail, Milk.

The Slayton Area Community Band welcomes you to Gullord Park on Thursday, June 30th at 7:00 PM for our fourth concert of the season. This concert is our Patriotic concert! We will be having a special guest and piccolo expert Dr. Janet Heukeshoven from St. Mary’s University be joining us for this concert. EVERYONE is welcome to attend! We will start with “The Star Spangled Banner” and continue with “Fanfare Americana”, An American Celebration”, “Let Freedom Ring”, “Big Four March”, “Sing for America”, “Armed Forces- The Pride of America”, “American Salute”, and “The Stars and Stripes Forever”. We hope to see you there! Please come and support our Band, Military, and Military Families!