The Murray County Classic Draft Horse Show welcomed exhibitors and spectators from across the Midwest June 2628 at the Murray County Fairgrounds, once again celebrating the strength, beauty, and tradition of the draft horse. Although Sunday’s performances were canceled due to rain and unsafe arena conditions, Friday and Saturday featured outstanding competition, enthusiastic crowds, and exceptional displays of horsemanship.

Murray County is getting ready for Relay For Life 2026. Kim Maas and Carl Nyquist will be the Honorary Chairs for 2026. Join us in honoring them as well as all cancer survivors at this year’s relay.

By Crystal Reith After operating Antonio’s in Fulda for 30 years, Shirlene Christians wasn’t ready to fully retire. Instead, she found a new way to continue doing what she loves.

Maple Lawn Senior Care residents were treated to time on Fulda Lakes this past week when Shetek Area Smooth Sailing provided pontoon rides. The residents certainly enjoyed the time on the water and appreciated seeing what is built along the lake shore and the beauty of the scenery.

Coach Ryan Koopman is excited to be adding Competitive Weightlifting to the Fulda students’ list of options as a winter sport. Fulda Competitive Weightlifting began for the first time this past winter.

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Youth in grades 3-6 from across southwest Minnesota gathered at Lake Shetek for a three-day, two-night 4-H camp this month. 4-H Staff and trained high school 4-H youth counselors provided leadership for the camp activities.

By Mark Zinnel, Buttermaker Reporter The Hadley Buttermakers had a rough week, as they lost two games. One by a shutout and another in a slugfest.

By John Stenen It was bedtime and mother had her little girl on her lap and had just finished telling her a bedtime story, prayed with her, kissed her, and sent her off to bed. A half hour later, mom heard a heavy thump in the girls room and rushed in to find her on the floor. She picked her up and said, “Honey, how could you have fallen out of bed?” “I don’t know mommy” she said, “I think I stayed too close to where I got in.” Have you ever wondered why many Christians are so ignorant of the Scriptures? They feel so inadequate to speak to others of their faith and share the good news of the gospel. It’s because they repent of their sin and receive Jesus Christ into their heart, then get water baptized and feel secure that they are saved, and don’t advance further in attempting to really grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. They stay where they got in. Scripture tells us in Mt. 4:4, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.” This requires much more than the few verses you get each week in Church. We must pursue God through His Word and study it. This is how we grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord. God bless.

By Kathy Schwartz, Murray County Master Gardener Stake tall growing perennial plants, such as peonies and delphiniums before they reach 12 inches. Do not spray or control weeds when the temperature is warm.