Slayton American Legion Post 64 monthly meeting Monday January 31 2022 7pm at the 4-H Building on the Murray County Fairgrounds, 3048 Broadway Ave, Slayton, MN 56172. All veterans, members and non-members, are encouraged to attend. If you have served or have family members who have served and want to find out more on how to become a member of the American Legion family, please join us.

Sons of the American Legion Squadron 64 monthly meeting Monday January 31 2022 6pm at the 4-H Building on the Murray County Fairgrounds, 3048 Broadway Ave, Slayton, MN 56172. If you are a male descendant of a veteran or current service member, you are eligible to become an SAL member, and want to find out more on the SAL please join us.

The Murray County Board of Commissioners met on January 18th with Commissioner Molly Malone as Chair. Blake Heironimus, owner of Slayton Plumbing & Heating, used Open Forum to discuss a possible solution for the high humidity in the Law Enforcement Center. His company had installed the system about ten years ago. In his professional opinion the addition of dehumidifiers at a cost of approximately $5000 each would be effective without the $1M cost proposed for an entire new system.

Golf enthusiasts in southwest Minnesota no longer need to travel hundreds of miles in the winter months to enjoy the sport they love because indoor golf has come to Slayton! Murray County Central alumnus Jacob Erickson has blended his zest for golf and entrepreneurial spirit to create “Golf On Broadway”, an indoor venue with two golf bay simulators, a bar and hearty snacks. Jake explained, “First I considered a golf simulator for my own personal use, but learned that though the commercial simulators are more expensive they are significantly more accurate.” Jake began to dream of a larger investment that he could turn into a business, and talked with his dad, Steve Erickson of Slayton. Jake said, “Dad owns a building on Broadway that is mostly used for storage, so we began to clear stuff out. We’ve installed new windows, doors, flooring...nearly everything.” Golf on Broadway is located at 2517 Broadway Avenue, on the east side of the north end of Broadway. The bays are custom designed with careful planning for adequate space and safety. After all, golfers use standard golf balls, a modified tee and take a full swing to hit the ball into a tarp-like material while the ball appears to be moving several hundred yards down a fairway! It’s a strange sensation, but Jake stated it doesn’t take long for golfers to become comfortable and relax into their swing. The simulators are designed for all levels of players and are fun for every age and ability. “Because of the metrics and instructional tools it’s actually a very good teaching tool for lessons and coaching too, and this is an area where I really want to expand.”

Murray County Central alumna McKenzie Schmitz was recently notified she has been awarded the Sanford Health Administrative Fellowship in Corporate Services. The full-time, twelve month fellowship will be at Sanford Medical Center and begins in July. Ms. Schmitz is one of just four students chosen for this prestigious position this year, and she is thrilled she will work in nearby Sioux Falls.

Question: What is the law in regards to pushing snow from ones driveway out onto the road? Answer: It is illegal to place snow from a driveway on or next to a public highway or street. The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds everyone, “The placing of snow on or near a public road creates hazards, including drainage problems, drifting, sight obstruction and unsafe access.

Murray County Central School Board met on January 10, 2022. They began with the Re-organizational Meeting, where they voted on the officer positions, which remained the same as last year. Meetings will continue to be held at 6pm on the second Monday each month in the Murray County Central High School Library. Board members’ compensation also remains the same. The IRS rate is 58.5. Lisa Rademacher and Deb Bleyenberg were designated to perform duties of treasurer and clerk. The board’s legal counsel will continue to be Rupp, Anderson, Squires and Waldspurger, P.A. and Supt. Meyer, as well as the board members, are authorized to contact legal counsel when necessary. Lastly, the Board agreed to keep their assignments to the different committees.

Katie and Justin Hoffmann and family at Hadley Lions Annual Chili Challenge Benefit on Saturday, January 8 for the Hoffmann Family. Lions member Sharon Lais at the Chili Feed.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently updated their COVID-19 isolation recommendations. The Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Department of Education have adopted the recommendations set forth by the CDC. Murray County Central (MCC) will follow the guidelines below and offer the shortened isolation to staff and students who meet the requirements.

On Saturday, January 29, the Edgerton Chamber of Commerce and the Edgerton Museum are co-hosting a unique event at the Runals Memorial Hall in Edgerton. They plan to host a wedding dress show featuring dresses from the past and present.