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The Slayton City Council tackled 11 different agenda items at its meeting on Monday, Feb. 6 at City Hall.

On February 2nd, Murray County Central elementary students were treated to programs by special guest Laura Purdie Salas. Ms. Salas is a professional author from St. Paul who has published 135 books (and counting!) over her twenty-seven year career. She states, “ I’m primarily a kids’ writer who loves to write poetry, nonfiction, and picture book fiction. I write for kids because books were the air that I breathed when I was a kid. They were my world, my escape. This may sound sappy, but no matter what my topic or market, I love contributing to the safe world of books that I believe all kids need.”

Pipestone/Murray Extension & Pipestone Master Gardeners invite the public to an informational tree program focused on common tree diseasaes, pests, and suitable tree species replacement options for southwest Minnesota. Homeowners, farmers, and industry professionals should make plans to attend this free program presented by Regional Forestry Extension Educator Gary Wyatt. Gary will discuss the most common tree issues affecting southwest Minnesota trees, how to recognize and diagnose common diseases and pests (including Emerald Ash Borer), and learn about how drought is impacting our trees and how homeowners can help mitigate drought stress on trees. Gary will share his recommendations for tree species selection for southwest Minnesota, and which species are best suited as replacement options for yards, landscapes, and windbreaks.

Apply for Operation Round Up funds today! A local school needs to provide books for underprivileged students. A local hospice needs new equipment and a local fire department needs to raise money for pagers.

2023 $1000 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS MAJORING IN THE AREA OF NATURAL RESOURCES College students majoring in the Natural Resource areas of wildlife sciences, natural resource management, or closely related fields of environmental sciences, ecology, forestry, fisheries or conservation biology are encouraged to apply for a $1000 scholarship granted through the Minnesota Prairie Chicken Society. The Minnesota Prairie Chicken Society (MPCS) is offering a $1000 scholarship available to college students who have completed at least three semesters in the Natural Resources areas.

It was a bittersweet week for the Fulda/MCC Warriors as they took two team losses at a Triangular meet in Windom, MN losing to Windom and UNITED, but had two place winners at the 9th grade state individual tournament in Champlin MN.

Launch Your Future Today (LYFT) Career Pathways is sponsoring the 2nd annual Student Entrepreneurship Conference hosted by Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) where high school and college entrepreneurs will convene to make quality connections with seasoned entrepreneurs and network with one another.

The MCC Rebels hosted a boy-girl doubleheader on Thursday against the Coyotes of Heron Lake Okabena Fulda. With a cancellation earlier in December, the Rebel boy’s game was moved to Thursday night to make the night a double header, which actually turned into 5 games.

The MCC Rebel Girls were in Lamberton on Monday night to take on the Falcons. Earlier this season, the Rebels lost after leading by seven points in the second half, as the two teams’ centers played great. Monday, the Rebels would again lead by seven just to see the lead slip away, but this game wasn’t dominated by the centers. In fact, this game was dominated by defense and missed opportunities. The Rebels would lose another winnable game by not taking advantage of the chances they were given and created. The Falcons took the early lead in this game with Emily De-Cock and Sondra Rindfleisch, who combined for eight quick points. The game was played at a slow pace and the offenses for both teams were struggling. MCC would come back strong, led by Jayda Hellewell and Abby Overman. The Rebels built a 17 to 10 lead in the first half with just three players scoring. The Falcons went on a nine-to-nothing run to end the first half, taking a 19-17 lead at the half. The Rebels missed free throws and ten turnovers were costly.

SCHOOL MENU Monday, February 13: Breakfast: Mini Cream Cheese Bagels, Assorted Fresh Fruit & Juice Choices, Milk. Lunch: Hashbrown Stackers, Steamed Carrots, Chilled Pears, Buttered Bread, Assorted Fresh Fruits & Veggies.