What is the future for small to midsize dairy farms, and what is the relation of herd size to future profitability? All dairy producers and industry professionals are invited to join Minnesota Dairy Initiative and UMN Extension on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at the Pipestone Dairy Producer Night Out event as presenter Michael Ten Clay discusses this topic. At this event, Michael will discuss the criteria for family dairies to be sustainable for the next generation, herd size as it relates to future market opportunities, and future outlook for dairy farms in southwest Minnesota.

Sons of theAmerican Legion Squadron 64 monthly meeting will be held on Monday, January 29th at 6:30pm at the 4-H Building on the Murray County Fairgrounds, 3048 Broadway Ave, Slayton, MN 56172. If you are a male descendant of a veteran or current service member, you are eligible to become an SAL member. Members and nonmembers are encouraged to attend. Come find out what the American Legion Family is doing at the local level.

Question: I heard you on the radio the other day. You were talking about new, young drivers have some restrictions on their driver’s license. You mentioned something about a parent being able to take their license away. Could you explain more about that?

Marketing Assistance Loans (MALs) and Loan Deficiency Payments (LDPs) are available for producers of graded and non-graded wool, mohair and unshorn pelts. The final loan/LDP application date for wool sheared or unshorn lambs slaughtered in 2023 is Jan. 31, 2024.

MN STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Trevor James Ackerman, Hadley, MN, Speeding - $135. Rick Alden Hofer, Sioux Falls, SD, Speeding - $135.

The city council met on Tuesday, January 16th. Councilman Blake Heronimus presided over the meeting in Mayor Carney’s absence. City Administrator Josh Malchow stated that there was one addition to the agenda, which was the Clerk’s Conference attendance for Jackie Giesen. The agenda was approved with the addition. Minutes from the regular meeting held on January 2nd meeting were approved with no changes.

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Our gardening news of the week is not of the outside garden. With outside temperatures in the -20 range (and -40 at a cousin’s Montana), be sure to wear your winter coat when outside.

By John Stenen Jesus Christ, the second person of the Trinity has existed forever. Scripture tells us that He created everything in our universe and He holds all things together by the word of His power. Science does not understand why things don’t just blow apart with all the energy in the molecules.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Pastor Chad Duffy.