By Crystal Reith After more than six decades of cutting hair, Jack Van Eck is putting down his scissors. The longtime Lake Wilson barber has officially retired, marking the end of an era in Murray County.

By Norma Dittman Coming to the Fulda Elementary School stage on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 14, 15 and 16 is the beloved Disney tale of a wayward teenage mermaid princess. The stage production of The Little Mermaid is currently being practiced by a large cast of Fulda Schools’ students.

The Quiet The quiet’s been calling as of late—the stillness, the calm, the silence of the sacred. When God speaks, when His Holy Spirit whispers, it goes across the air waves, the pulpit, podcasts, and retreat centers.

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Minnesota deer hunters can use an online field log to report wildlife they see while hunting. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources uses the information to supplement its model-generated population estimates, which are important tools for managing wildlife.

By Crystal Reith The Slayton American Legion Auxiliary drew a full house for its first ever table setting event, held October 11 at the 4-H building in Slayton. The event was coordinated by Auxiliary Vice President and Membership Chair Merry Hollis, who has served the organization for 16 years.

By Arnold Krusemark This next week will included Halloween. We hope your plans are in progress.

By Norma Dittman The Slayton City Council was informed at their Monday, October 20th meeting, that there is an in-person Public Utility Company hearing scheduled for December 10th at 5 p.m. in the Murray County Central auditorium. The meeting will be streamed through Christiansen Broadcasting. Another virtual interactive hearing will be scheduled for December 1st or 2nd.

By John Stenen I, like millions of other Christians, believe that we may be the last generation before Jesus returns for those who belong to Him. No one knows the day or the hour, that He may return, but Scripture gives us plenty of signs that we are very near.

The Murray County Central Rebel Football team wrapped up their regular season on Wednesday night. With MEA week allowing vacation time for school students, the Rebels took to the field to close out the regular season at home on parents and senior night. The Rebels would not disappoint. In a strong showing against the Canby Lancers, under a blanket of haze and fog reminiscent of any great Scooby Doo Cartoon, there would be no Red Herring in this battle, as the Rebels would cruise to their sixth straight victory.