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The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is reminding employers of the three simple steps they need to take to meet their responsibilities under the upcoming Paid Leave program. Employers must set up their Paid Leave accounts, notify employees by Dec. 1 and take optional actions to make Paid Leave work best for their workplace.

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October 9, 2025 9:10 a.m. - Ambulance requested in Lake Wilson city, Murray County Ambulance and Lake Wilson First Responders were paged.

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The Slayton Area Chamber of Commerce invites families to celebrate the beauty of fall at the annual Pumpkinfest, taking place Saturday, October 18 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Murray County Fairgrounds in Slayton. This community favorite offers fun for all ages and is free to attend.

By Crystal Reith Roughly 35 years ago, Eleanor Bergland started the Hospice of Murray County rummage sale in the building behind the shoe shop. Over the years, it has transformed into eight full buildings on the Murray County Fairgrounds.

By Crystal Reith The Murray County Central High School auditorium will come alive with color, music, and energy this November as students present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”, a vibrant musical retelling of the biblical story of Joseph.

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The MCC Rebel football team was back at home, after a pair of road games, for game 7 of the season. The Rebels had won four straight games coming into Thursday night’s game and were hoping to make it five in a row in hopes of earning a bye in the first round of the playoffs. The Rebels played host to the BOLD Warriors who were back in Slayton for the first time since 1996. That year, the Warriors beat the Rebels. This Thursday, Rebels would get the win and continue their winning streak.