By Norma Ditmann Under review by the Slayton City Council during their Monday, October 6th meeting, was the Bolllig Engineering Task Order No. 1 proposal. The project Title is Slayton Airport - Airport Zoning and Clear Zone Acquisition Plan. The work will include a completion of Airport Zoning and Clear Zone Acquisition Plan for approval by MnDOT aeronautics. The plan received approval from the council.

Currie Poco-a-Poco 4-H Club is looking for new members! They meet on the second Sunday of each month at 5:00 pm at the Currie City Hall building. If you are interested in joining 4-H (Currie or a different club), feel free to reach out to the extension office at mnext-murray@umn.edu or 507 836-6927 Back row, left to right, Amy Nepp, club leader, Elysa Kopperud, Edwin Nepp, Isabela Schreier, Annika Kopperud, Owen Wittrock, Paige Wittrock, second row Lila Plaetz, Otto Schreier, Ada Schreier, Everett Malmberg, Emmitt Pieske, Deacon Pieske, Henry Plaetz, front row, Joe Konenche, Britta Kopperud, Asher Kopperud, Teddy Konechne, Tova Jens, Aleigha Schroeder.

Join us for a day of fall fun at the 19th Annual Fall Pumpkin Festival at Lake Shetek State Park’s Picnic Area on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 1 – 3:30 p.m. Come on out and jump in the biggest leaf pile you’ve ever seen! There will be face painting, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, many activities and prizes to be had, along with s’mores by the campfire and refreshments. Don’t forget to take your fall family picture at the park.

Please do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. MN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Kevin Cody Harper, Marshall, MN, Take fish without license - $185.

Question: Hello, I want to work for a farmer during planting and harvest season driving a semi. I have a valid Class D driver’s license but no Commercial Driver’s License. Can I cross a state line while working for the farmer, Minnesota into North Dakota?

The Murray County Central School District kicked off the school year with a powerful new program called Pass the Spirit, part of the newly created Rebel Sidekick program. On Wednesday, September 24, MCC seniors and kindergarteners gathered on the football field for the first-ever ceremony.

Murray County’s Labor Attorney John Edison of Squires, Waldspurger and Mace has released a redacted copy of the county employee survey to the Wheel/Herald, removing any comments that named a particular person or referenced a job title held by only one person.

By Norma Dittman With bean harvest in southwestern Minnesota quickly coming to an end, grain elevator managers in Murray County shared comments about the progress. Dan Schmitz, manager at Schmitz Grain in Slayton, stated, “The bean harvest is above average, compared to other years.

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Simon’s Arena, Cannon Falls, MN (Sept 5-9, 2025) Stearns County Fairgrounds, Sauk Centre (Sept. 13-14, 2025) – 4-H youth from Murray County participated in the Minnesota 4-H State Horse show Sept. 5-9, 2025 and Sept. 13-14, 2025. This year, over 645 youth from across the state participated in the annual event. 4-H’ers demonstrate their skills and knowledge in hippology (showing knowledge and understanding of equine science and husbandry), horse judging (study of an animal, measuring it against an accepted ideal), horse training and achievement, speech and demonstrations about interest in horses or the horse industry, miniature horse and drill team skills along with all of the competitive horse riding events.