NEW STATE PARKS LICENSE PLATE CONTEST ACCEPTING DESIGN ENTRIES THROUGH OCT. 31

After 10 years, it’s time for a new license plate! In 2016, Minnesotans helped design and choose the current state parks and trails license plate. In 2026, they’re doing it again! Minnesotans are invited to put their creativity to the test and show their love for state parks and trails through an original license plate design.

SLAYTON CITY COUNCIL HEARS 34TH STREET CONCERNS

During a public hearing Monday, September 21, Slayton residents were invited to voice concerns to the Slayton City Council over the 34th Street improvement project, and quite a few showed up to do so.

TWO GRANTS OPEN TO SUPPORT MINNESOTA LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS

Funding supports on-farm improvements and measures to reduce avian influenza risk St. Paul, Minn: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Livestock Investment Grant and the AGRI Protecting Livestock from Avian Influenza (Protect) Grant.

DISTRICT COURT

Please do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Joey Jay Foss, Watson, MN, Personal Floatation or Lifesaving Devices Required - $110.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

9-10-2026 7:43 a.m. - Public assistance requested in Leeds township, deputy responded.

MINNESOTA SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH “MINNESOTA SCHOOL BOARDS HELP MINNESOTA KIDS RISE”

September is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month, and Murray County Central is proud to join the Minnesota School Boards Association in recognizing the dedicated public servants who help ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed. This year’s statewide theme, “Minnesota School Boards Help Minnesota Kids Rise,” capitalizes on the state’s new campaign and celebrates the essential role locally elected school boards play in helping students achieve their highest potential.

HAROLD’S SERVICE SITE CLEARED BY LOCAL MEN

Several local men got together to help Glen Yotter clean up the site of what was once Harold’s Service in Slayton over the past weekend. On Saturday, May 18, 2026, fire totally destroyed the Harold’s Service building on Slayton’s Broadway Avenue.

PHEASANT INDEX UP NEARLY 20% FROM 2025

The Minnesota pheasant index is up nearly 20% in the 2026 Minnesota August Roadside Survey, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “The increase in the pheasant index across the state and within several regions is good news for pheasant hunters this fall,” said Steven Woodley, DNR senior wildlife research biologist.

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