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Court Queen of Peace met May 20, 2026 at the Slayton Pizza Ranch with 26 members present. Lee Kirchner was introduced as a guest. Prayer and flag pledge were followed by secretary and treasurer’s reports. Jan Bryan, Legislative chair, asked if the homework from last month was completed, which was to research further about Christianity versus Christian Nationalism. We have the same challenge for next month. Jill McCord received a thank you note from the nuns in New Ulm for the donation that had been sent to them. Lori Mickelson, 2nd vice regent responded to her visit with us in April.

By John Stenen I was asked by a family member to go to the hospital and minister to an elderly woman who had been given just days to live. This dear woman had been a member of a large denominational Church all of her life but was terrified of dying. She did not know if she was going to heaven or hell. “I’ve tried to do my best” she said. “I tried to do all my Church told me to do to get into heaven but I don’t know if I have done enough.” For several minutes she just cried and cried telling me she was so afraid to die. I held her hand and just reminded her of the great love God has for her. I reminded her that Jesus came for the purpose of bearing all of her sin on the cross so that she could spend eternity with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I told her that all she had to do was open her heart and ask Jesus to come in and cleanse her of all her sin. “For as many as received Him, to them He gave the power to become the children of God.” John 1:12. She prayed with me and told God she was sorry for all her sin and asked Jesus to come into her heart and save her and write her name in the Lamb’s Book of Life. For we are saved by grace through faith and not of works. Eph. 2:8-10. When we finished praying, you would not believe the peace of God that came all over her. Two days later she went home to be with Jesus. If you are trying to earn your way into heaven - you can’t. Do as she did. God bless.

By Arnold Krusemark Memorial Day holiday is now over. We hope you participated in whatever events you could.

The Fulda heritage meeting will be on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Fulda Senior dining at 6:30 pm. Immediately following (7:00 pm) will be a presentation by local author, Janet Timmerman.

The Southwest Regional Development Commission (SRDC) Board of Director’s will meet on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the SRDC Board Room, 2401 Broadway Avenue, Slayton, MN. Some members may be attending by interactive technology.

Please do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. MN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Brandon Lee Bosch, Steen, MN, Watercraft-Lights Required - $110.00 MN STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Connor Chance Christenson, Cottonwood, MN, Speeding - $125.

FREE Community Band Concerts every Thursday from June 4-July 9 at 7:00 PM at Gullord Park! The Slayton Community Band is in full swing and ready to share their talents this season! This year is the 250th anniversary of the United States of America—also known as the Semiquincentennial. Our concerts will be focused on reflection and gratitude of those who have served and are serving our nation in the armed forces, our history as a nation, and our community! Every concert is going to start with our National Anthem and end with God Bless America! Everyone 18 years and younger are welcome to join the band on stage to sing.

Murray County Commissioners on Tuesday held a discussion on the difficulties of replacing the county engineer at the highway department, bringing up the idea of sharing the position with another county. With the upcoming retirement of county engineer Randy Groves, the position has been advertised with little results. According to Coordinator Sharon Giese, only one application has been received since the position was posted several weeks ago.

On May 13, 2026, US Army Vietnam War Veteran, Arland Moger, was presented with a Quilt of Valor. The quilt was given in honor, appreciation and thanks for his service; and to bring comfort, peace and healing. Kerry Cassens of the Patriotic Piecers QOV group of Pipestone, presented his quilt.

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