By Joanne Bergman Eric Earhart of the United States Department of the Interior presented an easement to Murray County Commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 3 from landowner William Johlfs for Section 26, Mason Township. The easement for 75 acres of grassland and wetlands will be permanent and will remain with the property. The parcel is private property and will not be open to public hunting. It is the intent of the easement to provide for the benefit of wetland bird species and it does not change cropland or other agricultural uses. The Board agreed to approve the easement.

Court Queen of Peace achieved an unusual fete by holding their October meeting in a “never before place”, Stonegate Apple Orchard. Twenty-five members gathered on October 23, 2025 beginning with flag pledge and prayer followed by secretary and treasurer’s reports. A Thank-You note was received from Father Peter Schuster for the memorial for his mother. The memorial gift has been forwarded to Hospice of Murray County. Barb Minnehan reported 64 members. Jeaneen Nelson, having moved to Marshall, will have dual membership with both Marshall and Slayton courts.

By Arnold Krusemark It is November and Fall. In the Spring we look forward to signs of Spring - the first this and first that.

By Norma Dittman Following approval of the consent agenda at the Fulda City Council meeting held on Monday, November 3rd, the council heard from Shannon Sweeney, David Drown Associates regarding the CSAH 2 Utility Reconstruction Project Financing. He stated that the total estimated costs (to be financed based on the bids that have been received) are Projects Costs to be Financed $2,584,234.00; Finance/Lega/ Program Fess - $27,350.00 for a total cost of $2,611,584.00.

Clean out your shelves and make room for the holidays. The Slayton Public Library will hold a three-day donation drive on Friday, Saturday, and Monday, November 7, 8, and 10, 2025. Donations can be dropped off in the Community Room anytime during open hours. While small donations are accepted year-round, these dates are the perfect opportunity to bring larger batches of books, movies, and more. Please note, the library is closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Do not leave donations outside the building.

Murray County mitigation stakeholders - Your presence is requested at the second and final Planning Team Meeting for the update of the Murray County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). You are requested to participate in this vital meeting because you have a position of administrative or departmental responsibility within either the county, a municipal government, or are a key stakeholder related to the planning process. Emergency Managers from neighboring jurisdictions are also encouraged to attend so we may strengthen our shared mitigation efforts. We will be holding the meeting virtually using Zoom webinar.

The Murray County Central School District extends our sincere gratitude to our community for supporting the passage of the operating levy increase. Your commitment to our schools demonstrates a shared belief in the importance of providing strong educational opportunities for all students— now and in the future.

In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Murray County announced plans to illuminate county buildings green from November 4-11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort uniting county to support military veterans. The initiative, led by the National Association of Counties (NACo), raises awareness around the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources available at the county, state, and federal levels to assist veterans and their families.

Question: Hi. I have two grandsons, one 17 years old with a driver’s license the other is 15 with a permit. They both have a bad habit of driving with one hand on the wheel. I stress how dangerous this is and both hands need to be on wheel all the time. I drive at the 9 and 3 position and try to have them do the same. Any suggestions?

Worthington Regional Health Care Foundation is pleased to announce that Solid Rock Church Fulda was awarded a grant for $17,500 by the Foundation in September. A check was presented on October 28th for $17,500 to bring school assemblies with a message of hope and encouragement to over 4,500 school age children in Worthington, Fulda and Slayton in November. For more information, check out the actual check presentation on our Facebook page (https://www. facebook.com/wrhcf).