Morningside University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Chris Spicer announced the 432 students named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 202324 academic year. The Dean’s List recognizes Morningside students who achieve a 3.67-grade point average or better and complete at least 12 credits of coursework with no grade below a “C-.” Students that achieved a 4.0-grade point average are denoted with an asterisk (*).

Hannah Herrig, a Bemidji State University student from Slayton, is one of more than two dozen singers who will perform at the university’s second annual Opera Night, January 19-20, on the BSU campus.

The Murray County Central Rebels were back at home Tuesday night taking on the Red Rock Central Falcons. One night after the Rebels lost to the Lakeview Lakers, the Rebels had a chance to get back on the winning track against the struggling Falcons who have just 12 players out for basketball in 9th-12th grades. The Falcons have struggled to a 1-10 record on the season and the Rebels were looking to add to their loss column.

Have you been sick of being cooped up indoors yet this winter? Looking for something to do? Check out the Slayton Public Library and the amazing Pirate Ship that was created by the staff there. Each year the library staff makes something out of cardboard, egg cartons, milk jugs or other recyclables for the children to play with.

By Joanne Bergman The Murray County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Auditor Treasurer Heidi Winter presented a list of payments for drainage ditch repairs in the total amount of $32,062.37. Those costs will be paid from the funds available in the fund for each of the individual ditches receiving repairs. The next item was to discuss the future funding for ditches with large improvement expenses. It may be necessary to bond for the expense of redetermining benefits along with the future improvement of CD 41. That cost is estimated at slightly over $3M. No decision was made at this meeting on a future bond.

Now that winter has finally arrived, it’s time to look ahead to an exciting event in March! The Slayton Area Farm & Home Show/Family Fair is coming up on Saturday, March 16 at the MCC gym. Sponsored by the Slayton Area Chamber of Commerce and Murray County Early Childhood Initiative, the event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A conference geared toward women in agriculture will be held in St. Cloud on February 6, 2024.

Question: I have a question about people who are driving for food deliveries and ridehailing app services using their personal vehicle. Are they supposed to have commercial insurance or any other special type of insurance? Back in the ‘80s, I was working as an owner/ operator using my personal vehicle and was told that I needed commercial insurance. Answer: Minnesota requires that every vehicle on a public road or street has auto insurance. Under most circumstances, a licensed vehicle in the state of Minnesota must have liability, personal injury protection, uninsured motorist and underinsured motorist coverage.

FULDA POLICE DEPARTMENT Terriance Ramelle Jones, Beaverton, OR, Disorderly Conduct $460. Paul Gene McKay, Appleton, MN, Threats of Violence - $1160.

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