The Slayton City Council met on Monday, November 1st. All members were in attendance and the meeting was called to order. There was one person present for open forum, Eric Pauli, Community Relations Manager with Xcel Energy. He wanted to touch base with the City of Slayton and let them know that they are aware of the City’s Franchise agreement being ready for renewal. Pauli recapped that he had spoken with City Administrator Josh Malchow over the last several months. The topic of adding a Franchise Fee was brought up, also was the inquiry of the possibility of the City of Slayton creating their own municipality. He inquired as to any issues that have led the discussion in this direction and if there is anything Xcel can help with. Malchow responded to Pauli, explaining that Xcel hasn’t done anything wrong, it is just something the City of Slayton feels they need to research and look into their options for the City’s Residents going forward. The best solution is being sought. This solution could be doing nothing, or it could be making a change for the future. At this point, it is in the very first stages of research on the City’s part. Pauli thanked the Council for the time and stressed that he is here to help in any way he can.

• Alwyn J. Hart, et al to Hart Family Trust Agreement, SW ¼, NE ¼, 29-105-42; SW ¼, SE ¼, 29-105-42.

MINNESOTA STATE PATROL Ronnie Moore, Fulda, MN, Speeding - $145. MURRAY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Opi-Chee Dunkley, Slayton, Giving Peace Officer False Name - $485.

With the beautiful fall soon to be behind us and Christmas fast approaching, it is once again time to announce plans for the Annual Good Neighbor Christmas Tree sponsored by Minnwest Bank. People’s generous donations of toys, games, books and clothes have provided a happy Christmas to many children in past years.

The Murray County Christmas Project is again planning to provide toys and gifts to over 300 eligible children in Murray County. We are accepting donations of toys and gifts for children 0 through 11 years of age. We also need stocking caps and mittens. Monetary gifts are also accepted to help with the purchase of gift items.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Sun.

Staying on top of the latest changes in the Medicare program can be difficult. Medicare beneficiaries and their family members will learn about changes in Medicare for the coming year and how it could affect their benefits. An overview of the Medicare program, benefits and plan options for the new year will be provided. This presentation is offered in the fall of each year.

Hey all you past, current, and “wanna be” Community Band Members: Practice for the Slayton Area Community Band’s Christmas Concert is beginning! All instrumentalists interested in Community Band are invited to try it out by coming to the rehearsals and then joining us for the Christmas concert. Rehearsals will be Tuesdays November 2nd, 16th, 23rd, & 30th at 7:00 PM at MCC Band Room

Court Queen of Peace met Oct. 26, 2021 at Divine Mercy Hall for a light supper followed by rosary and meeting. Regent Joanne Halbur called the meeting to order, followed by prayer and flag pledge with 15 members present.

November has arrived. One holiday is over with three to come.