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ONKEN FAMILY CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF FAMILY FARM OWNERSHIP

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
By Norma Dittman Lyle Onken’s yard, just west of Slayton on MN State Highway 30, became a scene of celebration on Saturday, July 25th, when a family reunion was held there to celebrate 100 years of family farm ownership.

HELLEWELL FAMILY NAMED MURRAY COUNTY FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
By Crystal Reith The Blair and Tami Hellewell family of rural Balaton have been named the Murray County Farm Family of the Year, an honor recognizing not only their diversified farming operation but also their commitment to agriculture, family and community.

OPENING CEREMONIES AT REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN EXHIBIT

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
By Justine Wettschreck The Remembering Our Fallen traveling exhibit rolled through Slayton on Tuesday, escorted by law enforcement, fire trucks, ambulances and many Freedom Riders and bikers. The exhibit, which features the names and faces of 5,501 service men and women (and two dogs) who have lost their lives in the Global War on Terror since 9/11.

RELAY FOR LIFE 2026 RAISES $63,840.05 TO SUPPORT CANCER RESOURCES AND RESEARCH

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
Relay for Life 2026 is in the books for this year. Saturday, August 8th, was a beautiful evening with mild temperatures and no humidity. Our Emcee’s for the evening were Riley Engbarth and Shelly Bassett. Shelly kept the crowd entertained throughout the evening with “quicky” deals, which was similar to “Let’s Make a Deal.”

MCC CULTURE CLUB STUDENTS EXPLORE GREECE

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
By Crystal Reith MCC students recently had the opportunity to experience history and culture during an educational trip to Greece. April Johnson, MCC business, technology, careers and child development teacher and Culture Club advisor, led the trip as a group leader and chaperone.

2026 MURRAY COUNTY 4-H: FOOD REVUE, DEMONSTRATIONS AND PRESENTATION JUDGING RESULTS

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
Murray County 4-H food revue, demonstration, and presentation project members completed their exhibit judging on August 6, 2026 at Christ Lutheran Church. For 4-H Food Review, youth demonstrated their ability to make an entire meal, considering the nutrition value, cost of the meal, and place setting as part of their showcase knowledge.

MCC SCHOOL BOARD PREPARES FOR NEW SCHOOL YEAR

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
By Crystal Reith The Murray County Central School Board met Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, and approved several extended trips, fall coaching and advisor positions and resolutions.

FULDA CITY COUNCIL HEARS RESIDENTS CONCERNS REGARDING ROY AVENUE STREET PROJECT

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
During the Monday, August 3rd, 2026, Fulda City Council meeting, Open Forum provided an opportunity for two Roy Avenue residents to voice concerns over that day’s street project. Apparently, Ahlers Excavating, Dundee, had been conttracted by a private homeowner to dig up a portion of Roy Avenue to allow for utilities to be installed to a shed behind their home.
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