By John Stenen Many wonderful people are living with a great amount of fear today. “Will our nation yet have freedom and liberty, that so many gave their lives to preserve, -or will we have the global New World Order with totalitarianism? Will we have World War 111? Will there be food shortages that I keep hearing about? How bad will the riots be if the ‘wrong’ person is elected? On and on it goes; and so many are fearful as they think of these things. The apostle Paul wrote to Timothy and said in 2 Tim. 1:7, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.” Over three hundred times in Scripture we are told to fear not! If you are a Christian, you are commanded to live by faith. That means to trust God completely every day in every area of your life. Faith and fear cannot co-exist together; one will nullify the other. Read Philippians 4: 4-9, here Paul tells us how to pray and what we ought to be thinking about. There are things we should be concerned with of course, but to live in fear is sin. Living in fear, is doubting God’s ability to take care of you, even when times are rough. We need to discipline ourselves to pray earnestly, and learn what it is to “cast our care on the Lord, for He cares for us.” 1 Peter 5:7. I would encourage you to read Matthew 6: 25-34, and see what Jesus says to us. Also, read Psalm 23: again, and let the Word of God remind you of what a Great and Wonderful Shepherd we have to guide us through life. Get to know Jesus as your Lord, Saviour, Healer, Provider and Deliverer. God bless.

MURRAY COUNTY BOARD A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MURRAY COUNTY BOARD October 22, 2024 8:30 a.m. Pursuant to notice, the Murray County Board of Commissioners convened with the following members present in person: Commissioners; Malone, Gunnink, Meier, Welgraven and Thiner.

The Slayton City Council met in regular session on Nov. 4, 2024. With all members present except Blake Heronimus, the council approved the agenda with additions, as well as the minutes from the last meeting and the claims and cash balance reports. Under Notices and Communications, all were reminded that Tuesday, Nov. 5th is Election Day and the council will have the City Canvassing Board meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7th at 7:30am at City Hall. City Administrator Josh Malchow will be attending the Coalition Fall Conference Thursday and Friday in Alexandria, MN. Councilman Heronimus and Malchow will be going to Minneapolis on Nov. 12 to meet with Fredericks and Byron offices to talk face to face in regard to the Electric Utility response.

What do you think is the major focus of the Slayton Kiwanis Club? If you thought it has to do with our children, you guessed right. In fact, our kids benefit from Kiwanis support from many different directions: our yearly ($1,000) graduate scholarships, from the Murray County Early Childhood Initiative, and the Murray County Christmas Project. Also, the 4th & 5th graders learn leadership skills, self development and character building from attending K-Kids, which is coordinated with the Slayton elementary school.

County Commissioner District 1 Loy Woelber 844 99.29% County Commissioner District 2 Trevor J. Humphrey 227 23.77% Mark K.

By Joanne Bergman The Murray County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, November 05, 2024 with all members present. Luke Schryvers, CEO, Murray County Medical Center presented his monthly report to the Commissioners.

Question: Every once in a while, I notice some vehicles stop in the road at the railroad tracks when nothing is coming. Can I pass them when they do this? Answer: Some vehicles, such as passenger vans, buses, and larger trucks, are required to stop at all railroad tracks, whether or not a train is present.

Please, do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. MN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Cameron Justin Prins, Iona, MN, Hunting, Transportation of Loaded Firearm -$185.

The Murray County Central Theater cast and crew are slated to present “Oklahoma!” at 7 p.m. on November 8 and 9, as well as 2 p.m.

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