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On March 15, 2022 at approximately 4:25pm, the Nobles County Sheriff’s Office advised Murray County Sheriff’s Office dispatch that they had been involved in a pursuit with a car, believed to be a white Porsche, and that they had discontinued the pursuit as it was northbound on their County Road 13, entering Murray County. This vehicle was reported to have been involved in pursuits in both Lyon and Osceola counties in Iowa prior to entering Nobles County.

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From visits with the House and Senate Capitol Investment Committees to securing funding to repair and expand several miles of trail, the Friends of the Casey Jones State Trail has been making significant headway over the last year. While we’re building momentum, we’re looking for community support and volunteers to help accelerate progress on the Casey Jones State Trail.

The Murray County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Auditor Treasurer Heidi Winter presented the second pay request for work completed in the renovation of the Courts Building restrooms. This was in the amount of $18,453.775 on a total contract of $101,296.

As part of dental health month, Shetek Dental Care provided education and dental health goodies to local children. The first graders were also invited to participate in a coloring contest. Our 2022 coloring contest winners were:

Minnesota Firearms Safety classes will be held at the Beaver Creek Archery Club in Slayton (1945 Engebretson Ave) on the following dates: March 22, 24, 29, 31 and April 5 and 7, 2022. Class sessions will run from 5:30 – 8:30pm. The field day is scheduled for Saturday, April 9. Attendance at all class sessions and the field day are mandatory for receiving a firearms safety certificate.

Minnesota West Community and Technical College awarded students of $82,000 in scholarships last year. There are a variety of scholarships for new and returning students available through the Minnesota West Foundation and the Minnesota Workforce Development scholarship. Applications are available online and the deadline to apply is Friday, April 15. For more information about MN West Community & Technical College visit www.mnwest. edu or call 800-658-2330.

Are you a beginning farmer or rancher in Minnesota curious about eligibility requirements for a USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan or a Rural Development (RD) grant? Do you need financing for your current operation or to purchase land to expand? Have you considered the idea of improving the energy efficiency of your grain dryer or other equipment?

The 75th session of American Legion Auxiliary Minnesota Girls State will be held June 12-18, 2022 at Bethel University in St. Paul. Any 2021-2022 High School Junior girl interested in attending is welcome to apply. We have scholarships available.

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is encouraging producers to contact their local USDA Service Centers to make or change elections and to enroll for 2022 ARC or PLC, providing future protections against market fluctuations. The election and enrollment period opened on Oct. 18, 2021 and runs through March 15, 2022.