By Jenny Kirk Wintery conditions have delayed the 10th annual maple syrup making process at Shetek Lutheran Ministries but there’s still a great opportunity to jumpstart spring by attending its Sugarbush Square Dance and Pancake Breakfast on March 25-26.

DISCOVERING SCIENCE The Science & Nature Conference is perfect for an end of the school year field trip or family excursion. The day is filled with all kinds of fun learning tools for kids.

By Jenny Kirk Among a handful of motions passed by the Slayton City Council at its meeting on Monday, March 6, was the approval to go ahead with roof repairs at the Water Treatment Plant. “The roof on the Treatment Plant hasn’t been worked on for quite some time, and we’re noticing a couple small leaks,” Slayton City Works Director Weston Mahon said. A minor inspection had been done last summer so they had an idea of what needed to be done. City Administrator Josh Malchow reminded the council that there had been discussion about it during budget season. “There is $40,000 in the water fund for this project,” Malchow said. A quote from Buysse Roofing Systems in the amount of $36,790 was included in the agenda packet. “It’s quite pertinent that it gets done as soon as possible,” Mahon said. Mayor Miron Carney figured it was roughly 38 years old. Mahon agreed, noting that he believed it was either 1985 or 1986 when it was constructed.

FULDA POLICE DEPARTMENT Elizabeth Guzman, Fulda, MN, Winter Parking Violation - $37. MINNESOTA STATE PATROL Anthony Miguel Carias Maldonado, Marshall, MN, Speeding $135.

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By Jenny Kirk Chad Benda began settling into his new role as Murray County Assessor last Wednesday, and while there is plenty yet to learn, he is starting off with a great deal of knowledge and experience on his side. “I’m learning names and faces, and it’s a different computer software than I had at Jackson County, so I’m learning that, too.” Benda said.

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The Slayton Kiwanis Club has been the sponsoring organization of Scouting in Slayton since the 1950’s. Scouting continues to make an increasingly strong impact on the lives of young people across the country, and right here in Murray County. Scouts is a program for all youth, helping to ensure kids of all backgrounds realize their own abilities and strengths. To ensure that Scouting continues to be a strong program in our community, we are proud to assist with the Friends of Scouting fundraising effort of the Sioux Council. During the next few weeks, Slayton Kiwanis members will be visiting individuals, local businesses and service organizations to ask them to support this worthy cause. As the President of Kiwanis, I would like to ask you to help.

By Joanne Bergman The Murray County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, March 07, 2023. Commissioner Jackie Meier was not present for this meeting. County Auditor Treasurer Heidi Winter was given approval to engage the State Auditor for the 2022 audit. The cost is above that of an auditing firm with the benefit coming with meeting all of the State’s standards for the audit.

A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MURRAY COUNTY BOARD February 28, 2023 8:30 a.m. Pursuant to notice, the Murray County Board of Commissioners convened with the following members present in person: Commissioners; Malone, Gunnink, Meier, Welgraven and Thiner. Also present in person, Emily Ackerman, Carolyn McDonald. Commissioners MSP to approve the agenda without additions. MSP to approve the minutes from the February 21, 2023, meeting. MSP to accept a $1,000 donation from The Murray County Historical Society to be used to offset costs for a feasibility study for the current historical museum building (receipt code 01-503-503-5760). MSP to set the bid opening for project SP 051-070-005 on April 4, 2023 at 9:00 AM MSP to approve the easement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a Wildlife Habitat Protection for the property T 108 N., R 40 W., Section 28 Part of the S ½ of the SE ¼, determined by a survey. MSP to approve the grand prize of 4 hours of paid time to the winner of March Madness.