The Murray County Historical Society is excited to announce the lineup of speakers for the 2023-2024 Lunchbox Lecture Series. All lectures will be held at noon in the 4-H Building on the Murray County Fair Grounds. The cost to attend lectures is $3.00 and free for Historical Society members. We encourage you to bring your lunch. Beverages and light refreshments will be provided. For more information about this and other programs call 507-836-6533 or email museum@co.murray.mn.us November 9, 2023 — Megan Barkob Narvey, “Saving Your Stuff: How to Care for Art, Heirlooms, and Personal Collections” December 14, 2023 — Nick Demuth, “Felix Vinatieri: Custer’s Last Band Leader” January 11, 2024 — Darlene Mechtenberg, “Destined to be a Nurse: Reflecting on 55 Years of Nursing in Rural Minnesota” February 8, 2024 — Karen and Randy Beers, “Recollections from the Murray County Wheel/Herald” March 14, 2024 — Colin Mustful, “Reclaiming Mni Sota: Changing the Past, Connecting with the Present” April 11, 2024 — Janet Timmerman, “End-o-Line: Fifty Years of Railroad History in Currie”

Please, do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. MN STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Kong Meng Hang, Garvin, MN, Migratory Birds Take or Possess Duck Over Limit in Season - $235.

Question: I noticed several freshly killed deer on the side of the highway yesterday. What are the traffic related requirements when someone collides with a deer, and what are the game related requirements with killing a deer? Is it legal to take the deer home?

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Landlords, farmers, and agribusiness professionals should make plans to attend one of the informative in-person meetings being held across Minnesota starting in October through December. These free meetings are being provided by the University of Minnesota Extension. Farm land rental rates are the largest input cost the farmer has, and determining a fair farm rental agreement is always challenging. Negotiating a fair rental agreement that satisfies both the land owner and the farmer is a challenge. David Bau, Extension Educator in Ag Business Management, will provide several ways how to do this at his in-person workshops; by examples, factsheets and worksheets to determine a fair farm land rental rate for both parties. Make plans to attend one of the upcoming meetings in the southwest: In Slayton: Thursday, November 2, 2023 beginning at 1:30 p.m.

SLAYTON, MN - High school and college students from Southwest Minnesota had the opportunity to learn about higher education and career opportunities on September 26th and 27th. The event hosted more than 2,400 students over the two days between the Minnesota West Campus in Worthington and Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) in Marshall. Hundreds of businesses, agencies, and education volunteers worked together to provide this opportunity.

Lutheran Social Service Meals and Meals on Wheels program has been awarded a community impact grant from the United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN) for $16,500. These funds will help cover the cost of meals for lowincome seniors who cannot afford to contribute financially. This work aligns with UWSWMN’s health priority area.

Monday, October 16: Salisbury Steak w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Green Beans, Dinner Roll w/Margarine, Fresh Orange, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, October 17: Baked Chicken, Baked Potato w/Sour Cream, Mixed Vegetables, Bread w/Margarine, Dessert, Lowfat Milk.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Pastor Chad Duffy. Office Hours: 8am to 4:30pm. Phone: (507) 836-8291. Sun. Oct. 15: 9am Sun. School, 10am Worship Service; Wed. Oct. 18: 6:30pm Confirmation; Sun. Oct. 22: No Sun. School, 10am Worship Service.

The Chandler American Legion Auxiliary met on Tuesday afternoon, September 19, with President Patsy Buys presiding. Chaplain Jeri Sankey opened the meeting with devotions and prayer.