The Fabric of Life (In Honor of Dad) The hand stitched quilt lay delicately over dad. With dignity it covered as the street lights added yet another layer of reflective peace surrounding the situation.

Hospice of Murray County appreciates donations gifts given in June 2023 in memory of the following: Emil Sik, Elwayne “Bud” Kuehl, Julie Cohrs- Barker, Doris Cote, Glenn Surprenant, Rich Illg, Al Horgie, Bruce Parrott, John Wagley Blessed be their Memory.

“Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” - John 3:3 NIV The biblical phrase “to be born again” is another way of saying “to transform yourself,” or perhaps more accurately, “to be transformed,” because often these transformations come from outside of ourselves rather than being something we consciously do ourselves. In any case, we are called as Christians to be constantly transforming ourselves.

Mick Keleher is the new owner of Slayton Electric as of July 1. Keleher had originally planned to transition into ownership of the business about six months ago, but the process was delayed because he was involved in a horrific auto accident.

By Jenny Kirk Angi Peterson drew strength from her strong faith in God as she delivered a heartfelt message to the large crowd gathered recently for a dedication ceremony in honor of her late husband, Brian Peterson, who died at the age of 49 as a result of a motorcycle crash in August 2022.

Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS) in the Slayton area, sponsored by Second Harvest Heartland distribution will be held at the office of A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota-Murray County at 2989 Maple Rd., Slayton MN. Distribution will take place on Thursday, July 13th, from 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Also near the Fulda Food Shelf at 305 S Lafayette Ave, Fulda, MN. Distribution will take place on Monday, July 17th, from 1:30 - 2:00 pm. Remember if you cannot be there, please have your proxy pick your items up for you. For more information, call Joyce at 507-836-8705.

Michelle Susan Zenk of Hadley has been named to the Deans’ List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester of the 2022-23 academic year. Zenk, a senior majoring in agricultural and environmental sciences communication, and environmental studies, was named to the Dean’s List for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

The following local residents were among 722 students receiving degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls following commencement in May. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 645 undergraduates, while 77 students received graduate degrees.

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