The MCC Rebels were in Tyler on Friday night for the fourth football game of the season. The Rebels have started the season 0-3, but against teams that threw the first four weeks have just one total loss. The Russell Tyler Ruthton Knights entered the game 2-1 on the season with their only loss coming against Sleepy Eye United where RTR scored just one touchdown. The Rebels were hoping to get their first win of the season with homecoming one week away.

The MCC Rebels have been playing some really good volleyball over the last three weeks but on Monday they took on their toughest test so far in the Red Rock Conference. The Rebels, who were 3-0 in conference play, took on the Westbrook Walnut Grove Chargers, who were 2-1 in conference play this season. The Rebels had not beaten the Chargers sinse October 25, 2021. The Rebels were hoping to knock off the Chargers on Tuesday night to establish themselves as one of the top three teams in the Red Rock Conference but also one of the top three teams in the sub-section for the upcoming playoffs. MCC gave a great effort, but the Chargers defense proved to be too much.

The MCC Rebels were 2-0 in Red Rock Conference play on Thursday night when they made the trip to Edgerton to play the Eagles of Southwest Minnesota Christian. The Eagles came into Thursdays game 2-1 in the Red Rock Conference with a 2-1 record with wins over Edgerton and RRC and a loss to Adrian Ellsworth. The Rebels kept their streak going as they picked up their third win of the conference season.

Airing Things Out Sometimes our thoughts get stuck in the spin cycle—and airing things out—sort of vents, if you know what I mean. And, so it went.

In an effort to promote healthy aging and reduce fall risk among older adults, A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota is pleased to offer an upcoming A Matter of Balance class series in Slayton. This evidencebased program is designed to help participants build confidence, reduce fear of falling, and increase overall activity levels.

In 1951, a small group of Minnesota conservationists launched the “Save the Minnesota Wetlands” program with an audacious goal: permanently protect 250,000 acres of land and preserve it for wildlife habitat. That vision became Minnesota’s Wildlife Management Area (WMA) system, which today encompasses more than 1,500 areas and 1.4 million acres. It stands as a testament to generations of DNR staff, conservation partners, hunters, and trappers who helped build this legacy.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), sponsored by Second Harvest Heartland distribution; will be held at the office of A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota – Murray County at 2989 Maple Rd., Slayton, MN. Distribution will take place on Thursday, October 8th, from 1:30 – 2:30 pm. Remember if you cannot be there, please have your proxy pick your items up for you. For more information, call Joyce at 507-836-8705. If you want to know if you qualify for this program, please call Second Harvest Heartland at 800-3650270.

The gospel of John 10:9 says, “I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” Many have been taught that the Church is the door that brings about our salvation, but this verse proves that that teaching is false. Jesus Christ is the door to our salvation. Your Church and all the wonderful good works that you could possible do can never be enough to save you. Our salvation is only through Jesus Christ. Eph. 2:8-10 says, “For by Grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before -hand that we should walk in them.” After we come to Christ, by faith, good works are to be evident in our lives constantly. If you were accused of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence in your life to convict you? God bless.

Our column is resuming this week. Our faithful computer we create the column on had a mishap and needed repairs.

The Southwest Regional Development Commission (SRDC) Board of Director’s will meet on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the board room at the Southwest Regional Development Commission office, 2401 Broadway Avenue, Slayton, MN. Some members may be attending by interactive technology.