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Kelli Miller, Kat Miller and Bobby Keller participated in the 48th Annual Knights of Columbus State Free Throw Championship held on April 2, 2022 at Cathedral High School in St. Cloud.

SLAYTON, Minn. (4/2/2022) Amber Post, daughter of Grant & April, Lake Wilson, and Lydia Rylaarsdam, daughter of Virgil & Sarah Rylaarsdam of Chandler, will represent the Murray County dairy industry this year.

The MCC Senior High Knowledge Bowl team of Logan Steinle, Dawson Blankenship, Brailynn Breberg, Dayton Johnson, and Rylan Engelkes will be participating in the Minnesota Service Cooperative State Knowledge Bowl Tournament on April 7-8 in Brainard, MN. The team is coached by Sue Bau. They placed 2nd at the Regional Knowledge Bowl tournament at SMSU in March. The top three teams advance to participate in the two day tournament. The first day begins with a formal banquet where each team is introduced. This is followed by a 60 question written round in which the team works together. This determines the standings for the next day. The second day has five oral rounds of 45 questions each. The tournament concludes with an awards ceremony. The top six places earn medals from both the A and AA divisions. There is a special spirit award given to the team that shows the best team spirit and character during the competition.

End of Year Planning: Prom, Graduation and Summer School As we round the final turn into Quarter 4, the finish line is in sight! Planning for Prom and Graduation is underway and starting to take on more definition. In regards to prom, it will be held Saturday, April 30th.

Private Edwin Wheeler, the last Civil War veteran buried in Murray County, will be honored in a ceremony at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Slayton Cemetery on Highway 59 (1/4 mile north on Highway 59 on the east side.) The ceremony is open to the public, veterans, and Civil War history buffs. Any of Private Edwin Wheeler’s descendants are most cordially invited to attend as a VIP.

Hospice of Murray County appreciates donations given in March 2022 in memory of the following: Rich Boehnke, Linda Reitsma Roe, Dean Pearson, Dianne Lundblad, Myrna Surprenant, Roger Wilkison, Eunice Kassel, Mary Ann Martens, Rose Oakland, Dorothy Lindstrom, Leona Newkirk, Don Vermiere, Myrna Surprenaut, JoEllyn Ruppert, Linda Lindsley, Wilma Gray, Carroll Coffitt, Jerry Nelson, Ronald Doberstein, Hazel Petit, Joyce Mulder, Dora Ziemke, Dan Beerman, Audrey Clayton. Blessed be their memory..

The Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS), sponsored by Second Harvest Heartland distribution, will be held as follows: SLAYTON - The office of A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota – Murray County at 2989 Maple Rd., Slayton MN.

The road to Rochester for the Fulda/Murray County Central Warriors is paved with excitement, hard work, and dedication, and it all culminated with an excellent showing from Kindergarten wrestlers all the way through eighth grade. The Northland Youth Wrestling Association holds a state tournament every year that individuals and teams must qualify for in order to compete. At the same time they hold an invite tournament for any wrestlers who didn’t qualify for state competition but made it to the regions.

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Monday, April 11: Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich (English Muffin & Egg), Assorted Fruit & Juice Choices, Milk. Lunch: Italian Dunkers, Steamed Corn, Chilled Peaches.