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INVENERGY’S LAKE WILSON SOLAR AND PURPLE SKIES WIND PROJECTS DONATE $5,000 TO THE WONDER WORLD PRESCHOOL FUNDRAISER IN MURRAY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Midwest based developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, Invenergy, donated $5,000 to Wonder World Preschool in Slayton, Minnesota to help with fundraising for the center’s relocation efforts. Invenergy’s Lake Wilson Solar and Storage Energy Center and multi-phase Purple Skies Wind Energy Center are both being developed in Murray County.

By Joanne Bergman The Murray County Board of Commissioners met in its first session of 2025 on January 7. The first agenda item was to administer the oath of office to three newly elected commissioners. Loy Woelber will represent District 1. Mark Carlson will represent District 2 and Roger Zins will serve District 5. The oath of office was next administered to County Assessor Chad Benda. The newly elected Chair of the Board will be returning commissioner Dennis Welgraven. Commissioner Jackie Meier will serve as Vice Chair.

Slayton City Council met in regular session on Jan. 6, 2025. All members were present, except Council member Chris Jacobson. The agenda was approved with one addition, along with the minutes from the last regular meeting and special meeting. The Council then moved on to accepting the resignation of Bob Miller for 27 years of service, with thanks to his dedication. They next approved the hiring of Trevor Giesen as a Probationary Fire Fighter. They also approved budgeted items, including 3 new radios and microphones and door replacement.

The following Southeast Technical College students were recognized on the President’s List for academic achievement during the fall 2024 semester. Camie Bootsma of Lake Wilson, Licensed Practical Nursing Madilyn Clarke of Avoca, Veterinary Technician Eliese Meyer of Slayton), Diagnostic Medical Sonography/ Abdominal/OB/GYN Callie Platt of Lake Wilson, Business Administration:Agribusiness Emphasis Learn more about Southeast Tech at www.southeasttech.

Augustana University announced today students who have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year. Abigail J.

4-DAY SCHOOL WEEK DISCUSSION I hope that everyone had an enjoyable holiday break and I wish everyone a Happy New Year, 2025. This article is being written to inform you about an important consideration by the School Board regarding the future structure of our school week/ calendar.

Dear Editor, I recently attended the County Commissioners meeting in December. I was startled and saddened at the result of the vote for helping to fund Wonder World, which they had recently funded. But because of an error in how the funds were initially designated, the motion had to be corrected, which it was and after the motion was 2nd, the vote was taken and it did not pass. It’s unbelievable to me that this motion failed, for not an explainable reason. I’m a grandma, but I can appreciate that parents need to have a daycare facility that not only cares for their children, but is also a pre-school, a before and after school care for their children! I pray, seriously, pray, that the next and new commissioners will be more insightful and when this motion is reintroduced, that it will pass overwhelmingly! Just remember commissioners, this is not just for Slayton; it’s for the County of which you represent. It is your job to make sure all of its citizens are fairly and equally represented!

Question: I’m wondering about a light that seems to only be on at night on the traffic lights. It’s a small purple or blueish light that’s near the traffic lights. I’ve tried to figure out what its use is or if it’s a camera. I’ve asked other people what it means and I’ve never met anyone who knows what it is. Thank you!

Please, do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. FULDA POLICE DEPARTMENT Mary Katherine Reith, Fulda, MN, Dogs/Cats Running at Large $185.

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