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The Slayton Community Band will perform at Gullord Park on Thursday, June 25th at 7:00 PM. All concerts are FREE and open to people of all ages.

The University of Minnesota Extension Pesticide Safety and Environmental Education (PSEE) program is offering field days for pesticide applicator recertification. This class will offer outdoor, hands-on recertification training for both private and commercial/ noncommercial (CNC) pesticide applicators.

On May 13, 2026, Thomas Peters, UMN Extension sugar beet agronomist and UMN Extension IPM educator Eric Yu joined UMN Extension crops educator Angie Peltier for a discussion about the economics of pre-emergence herbicides. This was the inaugural episode of the 2026 UMN Extension Strategic Farming: Field Notes series of webinars.

On June 13, 2026, US Army Vietnam War Veteran, Gerald “Gerry” Leonard, was presented with a Quilt of Valor at the Currie Legion Post #322. The quilt was given in honor, appreciation and thanks for his service; and to bring comfort, peace and healing. Legion member Denny Johnson, introduced the veteran and spoke about Gerry’s military service. Jill Defries and Kerry Cassens of Patriotic Piecers QOV group of Pipestone, presented his quilt.

Court Queen of Peace #1558 celebrated 75 years with an evening meal at St. Ann’s Church Hall., Slayton, MN. National Director Nancy Bambenek, as well as several representatives from surrounding courts, were in attendance. Honored were 50 year members Lucille Halbur, Janet Anderson and Bev Schreier.

6-4-2026 3:47 a.m. - Ambulance requested in Slayton city, Murray County Ambulance was paged.

Temporary construction fencing was installed on Monday, June 8th, as the building project began at Fulda High School. The fencing blocks most entrances of the school, but allows entry through the southeast door.

By Blythe Zeug, MCMC RN Summer in Murray County brings no shortage of fun— from boating at Lake Shetek, to long days at the fairgrounds, to Fourth of July fireworks celebrations. As an Emergency Room nurse, all of these seasonal favorites have one thing in common: they can also lead to unexpected trips to the ER.

On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the Slayton Public Library and Murray County 4-H will host a special career event for young people: the Big Ideas Mobile Lab. This hands-on demo is free and specifically designed for students who have just completed grades 5–12. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the 4-H Building at the Murray County Fairgrounds. Registration is appreciated! Sign-up at z.umn.edu/ bigideas2026.