With beef x dairy calf prices at record highs, every early-life calf management decision matters. Early-life management, including colostrum, nutrition, health protocols, and stress management, can have lasting effects on a calf’s health, performance, efficiency, and overall value. These topics and more will be discussed at the upcoming Beef x Dairy Insights: Calf Care & Early Management program, held July 21 and 22 in three Minnesota locations.

By Mark Zinnel, Buttermaker Reporter With the Hadley Buttermakers heading down the home stretch of league play; they kept their focus at overtaking the top spot in the Gopher League, A perfect week helped with reaching that goal. Here is the week’s recap:

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The Murray County Commissioners on July 7 heard an update on the progress of the new Wonder World building currently under construction in Slayton near the municipal pool. Ashley Haken, secretary of the Wonder World board, said she is happy to report there is a lot of work going on at the construction site.

By John Stenen One of the greatest reasons why I believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, is the resurrection that occurred on the third day after the crucifixion. Scripture tells us that over five hundred people saw Jesus alive after the resurrection. They were not hallucinating. What made those eleven apostles so bold when they had been hiding in fear for their lives? What made them and perhaps millions of other Christians willing to die for their belief in Christ? It was because of the resurrection. They surrendered their lives to Christ, who said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but by Me.” John 14:6. Also, Christians, motivated by the love of God have done more to alleviate suffering among the masses of people throughout the world. They have given their love, their time, and their treasure to help those in need. They have built hospitals and shelters and the list could go on and on. Jesus said that most people are on the broad path that leads to eternal damnation because they reject the gift of life He offers. I hope you are not one of them. God bless.

Your garden should be doing well. We’re still getting emails from the garden supply houses.

By Kathy Schwartz, Murray County Master Gardener Underground stems of creeping grasses and Canada Thistle can travel as much as a fot through the soil before emerging. When watering plants, apply water at ground level.

Question: My kid just received their driver’s license. It was during this time that I found out they are limited on their passengers. They want to give their friends a ride but I think more people should know about this on the limitations.

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.