Murray County Happenings.....
SUMMER TIME!
It might not quite feel like summer yet, but it is just around the corner. 

The good news is that the Murray County Happenings....is back.   

I've heard from several people that they miss getting the Murray County Happenings sent to them each week and so we are bringing it back......somewhat!  

We still encourage you to go to the Murray County Website to find out what is going on and to check the long range event calendar, but due to popular request, we will start sending the email reminders too!

To cut down on too many emails, we won't send it every-week, but every couple of weeks to give you a snapshot of what is happening as a quick reminder that we really do have a lot to do here in our communities.

Please give send me your feedback on what you want to see on the list and if you think it is useful.

If you know someone who wants to subscribe, forward them this email and have them scroll to the bottom of the newsletter and hit "subscribe".   You can also "unsubscribe" if you wish.   Do you have new employees since last fall?   Make sure to send them the newsletter and see if they want to join up.

Summer time is back and so are the Murray County Happenings....
Did you know.....
Did you know that Murray County had the FIRST female Sheriff in Minnesota?

Information Link
Murray County Happenings....
Remember to send me your events via tourism@co.murray.mn.us to get your news or event on the list!

Don't forget to check out all of our great businesses listed on the Murray County Business Directory!

Have a great week....
Saturday, April 29
FULDA
Open House and Summer Blowout Sale
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hotdogs, Chips, Popcorn
Camping Supplies, tents and patio furniture

SLAYTON
Murray County Central Prom
7:00 p.m. Grand March
$1 cover Charge

Sunday, April 30
SLAYTON
Father-Daughter Prom
2:00 p.m. Grand March
Dance to follow
Everyone Welcome
Murray County Central Gym

Wednesday, May 3
SLAYTON
Weather Awareness Training
FREE
7:00 p.m.
Sponosored by Murray County EMT and Slayton Fire Department
Murray County Central Auditorium

Thursday, May 4
SLAYTON
Persona Clothing Grand Opening Event
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2610 Broadway Avenue

Friday, May 5
SLAYTON
Persona Clothing Grand Opening Event
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2610 Broadway Avenue

SLAYTON
14th Annual Spring Social
6:00 p.m. Social
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Door Prizes and Silent Auction
Call 507-836-8154 for tickets

SLAYTON
MCC High School Presents:  Night at the Wax Museum
7:00 p.m.
Admission $6 for Adults and $4 for students (activity passes will be honored)
Murray County Central Auditorium

Satruday, May 6
SLAYTON
Persona Clothing Grand Opening Event
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
2610 Broadway Avenue

SLAYTON
MCC High School Presents:  Night at the Wax Museum
7:00 p.m.
Admission $6 for Adults and $4 for students (activity passes will be honored)
Murray County Central Auditorium

SLAYTON
Enduro Race/Test and Tune
3:00 p.m. Enduro
6:00 p.m. Test and Tune

LAKE SHETEK
Welcome Back Campers Night
9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Sunday, May 7
LAKE SHETEK
Harbor Day Acoustic Show
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, May 12
SLAYTON
Opening Night - Races
7:15 p.m. Hot Laps
7:30 p.m. Race Begins

Saturday, May 13
LAKE SHETEK
Dianne's Dockside Spring Style Show and Luncheon
12:30 p.m.
Call 507-763-3999 for Reservations

Saturday, May 20th
SLAYTON
5K Fun Run/Walk
9:15 Registration - pay at check in
10:00 Run
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Whopper Feed ($6.00 per meal for non 5K participants)
$15 per person or $45 per family (includes 5K, t-shirts and whopper meal)
Proceeds go to Relay for Life
East parking lot across from MCMC hospital

Sunday, May 21st
LAKE SHETEK
Benefit for Donny Fischer
10:00 a.m. Bean Bag Tournament
11:00 a.m. until gone - lunch
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Silent Auction
Call 507-763-3400 to register for bean bag tournament
Benefit account has been set up at Minnwest Bank in Slayton
UNIQUE SIGHTINGS

We have had some unique birds come through and hang out at Slaughter Slough outside of Currie.

Spotted were a Tri-color Heron and a flock of White Laced Ibis. Both of these species are somewhat rare to be seen in Murray County and have not been seen here for at least for five years.

Want to become a birder?   The Lake Shetek State Park is a great place to start.    Find out where to look, what to look for and how to listen!