Join Extension entomologists from several regional universities in the midwest soybean gall midge research update webinar on Friday, April 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. This live webinar will feature several short, research- based updates on the biology, ecology and management strategies for soybean gall midge (SGM), a pest discovered in the Upper Midwest in 2018. Learn more about the latest developments in SGM’s cold tolerance and overwintering ability, potential biological control methods with predators and parasites, and host plant resistance. The session will offer plenty of time for questions and discussion with the experts. Two pest management certified crop advisor CEUs will be available.

Lockwood Motors, ABRA, and the Shine Center held a workplace campaign to support the United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN). During the campaign, employees donated $3,132 through payroll pledges and other contributions. Lockwood Motors made a matching contribution of $3,818, making the total campaign amount $6,264.

With highs near 50 and the sun in the sky, it can be hard to believe it is March in Minnesota. If you’re not a fan of Minnesota winters, the higher temps and lack of snow this winter is appealing. You might even think that the lack of snow has made our roads safer.

The 7th Annual MCC Choral Festival welcomed guest clinician Dr. Stephen Kingsbury a Professor of Music and Director of ChoralActivities at Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall. He spent the morning working with the students and they then performed for the public.

The Slayton United Methodist Church Outreach team has been working hard to bring back an old tradition. The Cradle Roll originated in 1877, as a birthday list. The real purpose of the Cradle Roll is to secure cooperation between the home and the church in the training of the child during the first few years of life. To bring to the parents a service of their greatest responsibilities toward the child and his or her relationship to God, church and community.

Please do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. District Court MN STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Omar Antonio Alvarado Gallardo, Lynd, MN, No MN Driver’s License - $185.

Monday, March 25: Breakfast: Blueberry Donut, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk. Lunch: Homemade Sloppy Joe, Baked Beans, Chilled Peaches, Fresh Fruits & Vegetables, Milk.

Piece makers Quilt Club will be meeting on Tuesday, March 26 at 1:30 p.m in the community room of the Slayton Public Library. Bring your blue hearts, fabric for county fair will be handed out and a date for a work day will be set. Demonstration will be one borders. See you there.

The APRIL 9TH meeting of the Slayton American Legion Auxiliary @ the Southwest Regional Development Conference Room @ 9:30am. We’ll be discussing Election of Officers, 2024 Events, and our Girl State candidate. And we’ll Celebrate getting together for our first meeting of 2024.

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