The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is conducting a drawdown on Lake Maria in Murray County, located southwest of Garvin. The temporary lowering of water levels on the 442-acre shallow lake is taking place to improve wildlife habitat and water quality.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) has been discovered for the first time in several new counties, including Murray. The other counties are Meeker, Ottertail and Wadena, which means EAB is now in 58 counties in the state.

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Murray County 4-H hosted the Southwest Livestock Judging Contest on Wednesday, June 18. Participants spent the whole day at the Murray County Fairgrounds, judging swine, beef cattle, goats, and sheep.

Question: I heard something about kids needing to ride in the back seat if possible. What is the age on that? Answer: Back on August 1, 2024 there were new car seat guidelines put in place along with this.

Please do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. MN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Noah Thomas Anderson, Wabasso.

Last week was a busy week for Murray County 4-H. The program hosted two summer programs on Monday and Tuesday. The first class, Understanding AI, was held Monday afternoon, June 16, at the Murray County 4-H Building. Emergency Management Safety Director Carl Nyquist provided the materials for the class. The sixteen youth who participated learned the basics of generative AI, as well as the positives and negatives of this new technology. Participants got to expand their technological knowledge by getting to test and compare different AI databases. Youth in grades 3-7 participated in the class.

The Slayton City Council approved moving forward with an application for the 2026 round of Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) during their June 16 meeting. Jessica Foley, Director of Community Development for DSI, was present to update the council on the current SCDP, which funded rehabilitation on 19 owner-occupied homes, four single-family rentals and three commercial buildings in Slayton.

By Joanne Bergman The Murray County Board of Commissioners met on June 17, 2025. Ducks Unlimited and MN DNR discussed the acquisition of land included in Judicial Ditch 27 that spans both Murray and Lyon Counties. The ditch will be partially abandoned with changes planned in 2026 that will restore 36 wetland areas. Private tile owners were assured that they will have access to the area for repair of their tile lines.

Piecemakers Quilt Club will meet on Tuesday, June 24, at 1:30 p.m. in the community room of the Slayton Public Library. The lesson/ presentation will be on the different ways to applique. Everyone is welcome.