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By Allie Paulzine, Student Reporter On Tuesday October, 10th the Warriors competed at the Adrian Ellsworth Dragons Invitational in Adrain, Minnesota. Adrian’s golf course is known for its seemingly never ending, rolling hills throughout the course.

October 13 MCC 0 / RTR 22 The MCC Rebels were coming off the worst loss in the team’s recent memory, losing to TMB 69-0. The Rebels were looking to bounce back against the RTR Knights this past Friday night in Tyler.

Congratulations to the 5th grade fire prevention poster winners, pictured (L to R) with Fire Chief Chris LeTendre: 1st place ($30) Cassie Scandrett, 2nd place ($20) Alaina Bonnstetter, and 3rd place ($10) Kenslee Bobeldyk.

Congratulations to the MCC C-Squad volleyball team on their 15-0 season! Front: Lilly Kleven, Josie Spartz, Danyel Neilson, Reese Gilbertson, Jaelynn Kline; Back: Avery Thovson, Mikayla Reith, Misse Swanson, Natalie Einck, Kat Miller, Lizzie Daniels, Ava Reemtsma; Not Pictured: Hayden Miller.

The Murray County Central High School marching band had a stellar outdoor season this year under the direction of Michael Helgeson. The 2023 marching band includes 67 students in grades 9-12.

By Joanne Bergman The Murray County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Commissioner Meier was absent from this meeting.

The Murray County Historical Society will be holding their 2023 annual meeting on Saturday, October 21 at the Avoca Community Hall starting at 2pm. There will be a short business meeting followed by a presentation by Minnesota author, Patricia Luebeck. Refreshments will be provided. We hope to see everyone there!

Join us for a day of fall fun at the 17th Annual Fall Pumpkin Festival at Lake Shetek State Park’s Zuya Group Center on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 1 – 3:30 p.m. Come on out and jump in the biggest leaf pile you’ve ever seen! There will be face painting, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, many activities and prizes to be had, along with s’mores by the campfire and refreshments. Don’t forget to take your fall family picture at the park.

The Murray County Historical Society is excited to announce the lineup of speakers for the 2023-2024 Lunchbox Lecture Series. All lectures will be held at noon in the 4-H Building on the Murray County Fair Grounds. The cost to attend lectures is $3.00 and free for Historical Society members. We encourage you to bring your lunch. Beverages and light refreshments will be provided. For more information about this and other programs call 507-836-6533 or email museum@co.murray.mn.us November 9, 2023 — Megan Barkob Narvey, “Saving Your Stuff: How to Care for Art, Heirlooms, and Personal Collections” December 14, 2023 — Nick Demuth, “Felix Vinatieri: Custer’s Last Band Leader” January 11, 2024 — Darlene Mechtenberg, “Destined to be a Nurse: Reflecting on 55 Years of Nursing in Rural Minnesota” February 8, 2024 — Karen and Randy Beers, “Recollections from the Murray County Wheel/Herald” March 14, 2024 — Colin Mustful, “Reclaiming Mni Sota: Changing the Past, Connecting with the Present” April 11, 2024 — Janet Timmerman, “End-o-Line: Fifty Years of Railroad History in Currie”