Slayton City Council met on Tuesday, September 6th. Council Member Harmsen was absent this week. Meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. The claims for the month were also reviewed and approved. The City Hall roof project has had the second phase completed.

Are you ready for another Community Event sponsored by the Catholic Tri-Parishes of St Ann, St. Columba and St. Mary? Well, the powers that be put their heads together and came up with an idea for Lake Wilson. It will be held on Sunday, September 18, from 2 until 4 pm. Games will be held at the ball diamond, around main street and on the green space next to the post office. Why not all meet at the ball diamond and you will find out what the games will take place. That’s also where we will be serving nachos and bottled water. All ages should plan on participating; parents and children, grandparents and neighbors, high school youth with younger children – there are many ways to compete. Remember, it’s all in good fun.

DISCUSSES GYM FLOOR, START OF SCHOOL YEAR AND MCA TEST SCORES Murray County Central School Board met on Monday, September 12th. The Board approved the agenda as presented.

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The MCC Rebels were on the road to Wabasso for week 2 of the high school football season. The Rebels and the Rabbits have met in some very important games over the last several years but on this night in Wabasso the Rebels were looking to play well and get their second win of the season while the Rabbits were looking to get some momentum after a tough first week in which they were shut out by the Canby Lancers and only had 17 players able to play. The Rebels came out ready to play on Friday and dominated the first half.

SCHOOL MENU Monday, September 19: Breakfast: BeneFit Cereal Bar, Assorted Fruit & Juice Choices, Milk. Lunch: Hamburger Gravy over Mashed Potatoes, Beets, Assorted Fresh Veggies, Buttered Bread, Chilled Pears, Assorted Fresh Fruit.

The first day back at Murray County Central saw the Rebel volleyball team host the Knights of Russell-Tyler-Ruthton. MCC fell to the Knights in three matches by scores of 1925, 8-25 and 14-25.

By Arnold Krusemark September is now half over. Autumn (or Fall) will officially arrive next week. Outside some of our vegetation has also announced the coming of Autumn. Nearby is a field of field corn. Two weeks ago all the corn was in total green. This week they are mostly brown awaiting the corn picker and harvest.

Learning what to do when you become eligible for Medicare can seem overwhelming. This class is for people who will be new to Medicare and would like to learn about Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Topics will include a comprehensive introduction to Medicare including what Medicare covers, supplemental insurance and Part D prescription coverage. During the class you will learn the Medicare enrollment details, how to get the most from your benefits and how to research your Medicare plan options using the Medicare.gov site.

The Crime Victim Services program of New Horizons Crisis Center has been awarded a community impact grant from the United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN) in the amount of $32,500. These funds will be used by them to provide advocacy, support and empowerment to those whose lives are impacted by sexual assault and general crime. They will also work to reduce the occurrence and impact of crime and victimization in our communities. This work aligns with UWSWMN’s safety and well-being priority area.