What’s Going on in the Church Toy Room? I reached ahead to grab the little hand of the one leaving the pew. He was out of here—per usual! The two-year old’s inner clock was ticking and as if right on que as pastor stepped up to the microphone to begin his message, the little one shared his password as he exited.

By Arnold Krusemark As usual, the weather is in the news. This past week we have had two days - of rain. Normally we would have gotten snow. We need the precipitation anyhow. We do have worries though. There will be a time when it rains during the day and then freezes at night. That will mean the roads and sidewalks will ice up making driving and walking a problem. Not sure which we’d rather have snow to shovel or ice to slide on.

By the Board of Directors of Nobles Cooperative Electric The Board of Directors of Nobles Cooperative Electric would like to share our perspective regarding the proposed Nobles County Powered Data Park being developed by Geronimo Power.

By John Stenen Acts chapter 10: is the story of a man named Cornelius. He was a Captain in the Roman army, - a gentile. Scripture tells us that he was a devout man, he feared God with all his house, he gave lots of money to the poor, and he prayed often. Many people have been asked over the years, “Do you believe this man was a Christian, knowing only the above about him?” Very often the answer was “Yes.” The correct answer is no, he was not a Christian. Many people today believe that as long as they do outward religious activity such as go to Church, sing the Hymns, repeat the Creed and say the Lord’s prayer, etc. - they’re alright with God. Now don’t get me wrong, those are good things to do; but just doing that will not save you. You must be born-again. [John 3:3} God instructed Cornelius to send men to find Peter who would tell him how he could be saved.

Please do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. District Court MN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Michael David Ruppert, Currie, MN, Fishing - Extra Line - $135.

Jennifer Kronke, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, was present at the Monday evening Fulda City Council meeting to talk about the Grant Contract Agreement that the city has entered into. The total project investment is for approximately $1.21 million and will support owner-occupied housing rehabilitation, streetscape improvements, and engineering services. The first step was for the council to adopt the Small Cities Development Grant Plans and Documents Resolution, which they approved and Mayor Jim Brown signed. More information will be available in the near future.

Sophomores Brie Kirchner, Alexis Wiener, and Trinity Reynolds have been working on a drug awareness and prevention project with elementary students. They presented information to the fifth and sixth grade students, presenting pre-and post-surveys on their information, and helping to do the best they can to ensure a drug-free future generation of students.

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As much of the nation prepares to “spring forward,” the American Heart Association cites scientific research that indicates the spring time change may negatively impact your heart and brain health March 3, 2026 – Losing an extra hour of sleep may not be the worst thing that could happen when you “spring forward” at the start of daylight saving time. According to the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, scientific researchers have noticed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following this time change each year.

DINEHART LUNCHBOX LECTURE TO HOST PHOTOGRAPHER JAY GRAMMOND ON “GHOST SIGNS & GRAIN BINS: A LOOK AT MINNESOTA’S FARMING HERITAGE” The Murray County Historical Society and Slayton Public Library invites the public to attend the March Lunchbox Lecture Thursday, March 12th, 2026, in the 4-H building on the Murray County Fairgrounds in Slayton starting at noon. This month’s lecture will feature Jay Grammond on “Ghost Signs & Grain Bins: A Look At Minnesota’s Farming Heritage” Step into the fading paint and rusted tin of Minnesota’s agricultural past in this visually rich and story-filled presenta-tion.