The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has announced over $1.4 million in childcare economic development grants, including $100,000 to Wonder World Preschool. “I can now share that Wonder World Preschool has been awarded a $100,000 DEED grant from the state of MN,” Wonder World Board member Ashley Haken posted on Facebook recently.

By Norma Dittman After 32 years of working for Murray County as the county engineer, Randy Groves, has retired. His last day in the office was officially July 3rd.

By Norma Dittman Believe it or not, 2026 marks the 140th anniversary of the founding of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Fulda, MN, and the 70th anniversary of the dedication of its current church building. An anniversary celebration is planned for Sunday, July 26.

CURRIE FAMILY AND FRIENDS The Currie Family and Friends have had many names. In 1996, the team was formed and nine people joined.

Three Fulda students attended FCCLA Leadership Camp at Bethel University this June. Southwest Region President Vincent Bray, Southwest Region Vice President Cullen Vanderbeek, and State Peer Education Team Member Jaycee Meier spent three days at the camp.

By Mark Zinnel- Buttermaker Reporter Sunday’s double-header dealt a blow to the Buttermakers’ in the hopes of capturing the Gopher League title. The Buttermakers had hoped to get away with one victory for the day, but things did not go as planned. Here is the week’s recap:

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The Minnesota State Fair is currently hiring for fair-time positions at its Employment Center, as well as hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, July 22. The State Fair hires approximately 3,000 employees to work in its various departments during the 12-day Great Minnesota Get-Together. State Fair job benefits include free fair admission, valuable work experience, making great friends and lifelong connections, and being a part of Minnesota’s most well-known celebration. There are also opportunities for volunteering.

By Norma Dittman Fulda School Board approved designated responsible persons, and district coordinators for the 2026-2027 school year during their Monday night meeting. Superintendent Michael Pagel was designated as the District’s Purchasing Agent, Federal Programs Director, and Activity Fund Coordinator. Other designated persons included: Jennifer Gerdes as Activity Fund Representative for Superintendent Pagel; building principals as Section 504 Coordinators; the Murray County Wheel Herald as the official newspaper; Squires, Waldspurger & Mace P.A. As Legal Counsel; First National bank as the official depository MN Liquid Assets, and Leading Edge Credit Union as depositor for investments; - Old National Bank as depositor for wire transfers.

By Crystal Reith The Murray County Central School Board approved increases to substitute pay, revised student and employee handbooks and addressed personnel and policy matters during the July 13, 2026 meeting.