Looking for a fun way to improve your balance, strength, and independence? Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) exercise classes are designed for adults age 65+ and are held in one-hour sessions. Current class opportunities: Slayton – Christ Lutheran Church • Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

Submitted By Linda Tobias With September marking ovarian cancer awareness month, a Waseca woman battling ovarian cancer is urging women to be on guard against a “silent killer;’ the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women, which all too often goes unnoticed until it is too late. Kim joined the Schaap Sanitation team this year on her one-year anniversary of diagnosis. It was the first time Kim had experienced relay. Kim is a co worker of mine who works at our MNRAAA Mankato office. I have had the pleasure of walking with Kim on her journey during the bad as well as the good times. Kim is currently doing maintenance infusions every 3 weeks as a means to continue to support her system. Kim’s relay experience was very meaningful to her as she marked her one year diagnosis. Her favorite part was all the luminaries in the Hope Garden and on the track.

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Question: My grandkids get to be on their school’s “School Patrol.” I am so happy they get to help but can you talk about this? I want people to be aware to help keep them and everyone safe. Thank you for all you do.

While friends and family proudly looked on, the Slayton City Council on Monday officially swore in Police Officer Johnathon Reim. Slayton Police Chief Jeremy Steinle praised Reim’s ability to become part of the community and law enforcement community in such a short time.

Coronation for MCC Homecoming took place on Monday night, with Lucas Kuball and Katie Blankenship crowned. Guest Speaker for the event was Mike Reemtsma. Candidates were Reese Wajer & Carter Hanson, Lilly Kleven & Quintin Lewis, Blankenship & Teague Meyer, Lizzie Daniels & Colby Kesteloot, Calleigh Doeden and Kuball. Attendants were Maryn Larson & Ty Freeman – 1st grade, Sofia Lee & Noah Hanson – 9th grade, Reese Gilberston & Dylan Gilbertson – 10th grade, and Kat Miller & Krew Schneider – 11th grade.

By Crystal Reith Increased traffic and pedestrian use of County State Aid Highway 13 was the initial prompt to raise the dikes on the road that leads from highway 59 to Shetek Lutheran Ministries. “We tried to get some buy in from the regulatory agencies in 2005, but didn’t get very far in the process and we were unable to secure additional funding for a project of this scope,” said Randy Groves, Murray County Highway Engineer.

A Ride Through Time The Friends of the Casey Jones Trail recently hosted a six-mile guided bike ride near Currie, giving participants a unique chance to experience the rich natural and cultural history of Lake Shetek. Roseann Schauer, Lake Shetek State Park Manager and Naturalist, led the tour, drawing on her years as a park naturalist from 1998 to 2002.

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