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In celebration of America’s 250th Birthday, the Slayton Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents and businesses throughout the Slayton area to showcase their patriotic spirit by participating in the Star-Spangled Decorating Contest this July.

The Fulda Summer Youth Theatre camp spent an amazing week together, performing ‘A Crazy Day at Sunny Days’ (written by Heidi Appel) the week of June 8-12. Students focused on developing theater skills in a fun, supportive and collaborative environment. They had so much fun working together to explore and expand their “Actor Toolbox” – their body, voice, and imagination! On the last day of camp, the ‘actors’ had the opportunity to showcase their talent by performing for their family and

6-11-2026 0:46 a.m. - Received report of an animal complaint in Slayton Township, deputy responded.

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MN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Carl Anthony Corneliuson, Hopkins, MN, Water Safety- $110. Daniel Joseph Devos, Westfield, IA, Watercraft Lights Required - $110.

• Sturm Family Trust to Tha Blay Eh, L: 5, N225’ ex W73.50’, Subd of NE ¼ NW ¼ & Gov Lot 2, 36-105-40; L: 4, N225’ of the W68.50’, subd of NE ¼ NW ¼ & Gov Lot 2, 36-105-40. • Fannie Mae a/k/a Federal National Mortgage Association to Alyssa Duncan, et al, SW ¼, N738’ of W605’, 1-107-43.

Murray County Central spring sports were certainly exciting this year, with MCC athletes going to state in golf, track and baseball. MCC Rebels Baseball headed up to state tournaments for the first time since 2001, walking away with a third-place victory in Class A.

Considerable repairs to the Slayton Fire Department pumper truck were approved by Slayton City Council at Monday night’s meeting. Emergency Apparatus Maintenance, Inc. had prepared a quote for $12,090.76, with that quote listing everything on the pumper truck that is in need of repair.

The bulk of the June 16th meeting of the Murray County Board of Commissioners was taken up by a public hearing and discussion regarding the impoundment, modification and partial abandonment of Murray County Judicial Ditch 14 – something that has been under discussion since February of this year. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources owns land in section 9 of Leeds Township and had petitioned the county to do some work on JD 14, restoring hydrologic conditions and restoring wetlands.

By Crystal Reith With an influx of concerned residents contacting the Slayton Police Department and Slayton City Hall with concerns about the use of motorized foot scooters in town, city officials are reminding the public of state laws and local ordinances governing the use of scooters and electric bicycles.