GET THE DIRT
By Kathy Schwartz, Murray County Master Gardener It is best to water plants in the morning so they can dry during the day to fight off diseases. Remove any plant material that shows signs of disease so it doesn’t spread.
Crazy Days In Slayton Had Beautiful Weather
200 yd. Medley Relay - 9+ Girls (Kalli Schaap, Brecken Larson, Laura Minet, Brealyn Damm) 3:20.10 1 25 yd.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GRANTS ARE ACCEPTED
By Joanne Bergman The Murray County Board of Commissioners met on Thursday, July 6. A meeting delayed from the usual Tuesday meeting date due to the 4th of July holiday. Auditor Treasurer Heidi Winter presented the list of warrants to be approved by the Board.
DISCUSES WATER PLANT
By Jenny Kirk The Slayton City Council spent the majority of its July 6 meeting having a robust discussion en route to making a decision regarding the water treatment plant filter. City Administrator Josh Malchow explained that a media replacement had been budgeted for this year but that other potential issues with the water system were identified when the contractor went to replace the media.
MURRAY COUNTY EXTENSION HOLDS THE SOUTHWEST REGIONAL 4-H LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST.
The Southwest Regional Livestock Judging Contest was held on June 28th, 2023, in Slayton. Murray County 4-H hosted 64 youth from the surrounding counties including, Murray, Jackson, Lincoln, Brown, Winona, Martin, Pope, and Pipestone County.
SLAYTON SENIOR DINING MENU
Monday, July 17: Chef Choice Entree, Vegetable, Vegetable/ Fruit, Bread, Dessert, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, July 18: Goulash, Corn, Tropical Fruit, Bread w/ Margarine, Lowfat Milk.
CHURCH NOTES
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Pastor Chad Duffy.
DALE VOSBERG IS ONE OF THE “LUCKY” ATOMIC VETERANS
By Jenny Kirk Avoca native Dale Vosberg has mixed feelings about recently being awarded an Atomic Veteran medal and an Atomic Veterans Service Certificate — recognition he believes is coming 68 years late.
FALL 2023 EMT CLASS BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER
Pipestone County’s next hybrid EMT certification class begins Tuesday, Sept. 5. The class includes a live lecture portion on Monday evenings from 6 – 10 p.m. at 811 5th St. SE in Pipestone. The class will also meet one Saturday per month at the same location for skills sessions during the 20-week program.
