SCHOOL MENU Monday, February 16: No School. Tuesday, February 17: Breakfast: Graham Bug Bites, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk.

SCHOOL MENU Monday, February 16: No School. Tuesday, February 17: Breakfast: Pancakes, Cereal, Fruit or Juice, Milk.

By Crystal Reith The Murray County Central School Board meeting began with Superintendent Joe Meyer presenting personnel recommendations for two full lane change requests by Kirsten Harms and Kate DeLong, a leave of absence request by Payton Bleyenberg, a resignation submitted by Brian Gehrls and two early retirements submitted by Tina Bengtson and Tracey Kuhlman.

By Norma Dittman A brief discussion ensued during Monday night’s Fulda School Board meeting regarding the first day of school for both the 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 years. The unanimous vote that followed is to start school both years after the Labor Day holiday. Discussion of this subject was necessary due to the lateness of Labor Day in those two years, and the fact that Minnesota legislation has allowed schools to begin their educational years prior to the holiday in 2026 and 2027.

The F/MCC Warriors had just one dual last week and it was the formidable Jackson County Central Huskies, who started the night 14-3. The Warriors lost the first 4 weights before Brayden Gilb took to the mat against Isaac Rodriguez.

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do so.” Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) As the Lenten season begins and we grow closer to the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection, there are numerous points for spiritual reflection to consider. Importantly, how can we prepare ourselves for this celebration? As the season is often characterized by personal sacrifice, in some form, we can also consider how to fill the “gap” this may create.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the enrollment periods for agricultural producers and landowners to submit offers for the Continuous and General Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting offers for Continuous CRP starting Feb. 12, 2026, through March 20, 2026. Enrollment for General CRP will run from March 9, 2026, through April 17, 2026. FSA will announce dates for Grassland CRP signup in the near future.

Murray County Farmers Union is hosting a Soil Health Lunch and Learn from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Murray County 4-H Building, 3048 Broadway Ave. Slayton. The event is free and open to the public.

By John Stenen Have you ever thought about what God said in Isaiah 45:22? “Look unto Me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth, for I am God and there is none else.” He then tells us in verse 23, that unto Him, every knee shall bow and every tongue swear (confess).”

Monday, February 16: Chicken & Dumplings, Green Beans, Diced Pear Cup, Wheat Bread & Margarine, Cheesecake Brownie, 1% Milk. Tuesday, February 17: Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole, Sliced Carrots, Gala Apple, Dinner Roll & Margarine, 1% Milk.