The Slayton Community Band and Area Churches will be hosting the 2nd annual HYMN SING at Gullord Park on Thursday, July 7 at 7:00 P.M. If you were there last year, it was an evening to remember! This is a collaboration between the area Ministerial Group and the Community Band. Songs that will be included are Amazing Grace, Praise to the Lord, and Chorale Prelude: For the Beauty of the Earth. There will be other hymns sang accompanied by pianist, Bev Swift. You will not want to miss this organized event!

Kendra Gleis received a 1st place in the 5-6 girls 50 yard freestyle. Brielle Plots took home 1st place honors in the 5-6 girls 100 yard individual medley.

The Murray County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 with a short agenda. Auditor Treasurer Heidi Winter presented the final pay request for renovations completed to the Courts Building bathroom. The total cost of the project was $104,142 with work completed by Doom & Cuypers. A donation of $4,000 was accepted from the Murray County Ag Society (fairgrounds committee) for upgrading the lighting in Olson Arena. Compeer Financial had contributed the monies.

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Minnesota West Community & Technical College Law Enforcement Program will host an information day on Thursday, July 7, 2022 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Pastor Darby Lawrence.

Prune water sprouts from all trees. We want to put all the growth energy into the main trunk.

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.

July has arrived and July 4th will be the coming week. That means half the year is now past.

Limping Lilacs Little purple flowers are my thing. They show up like signposts along life’s way signaling all will be fine.