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By Norma Dittman Fulda City Council learned information on Monday evening regarding the new Murray County Emergency Alert System Hyer-Reach. County residents can sign up for emergency alerts, weather updates and critical information by calling 507-873-3311, or texting “Alert” to the same number.

Slayton City Council approved the installation of electricity in the shed at the Soccer Field during their Monday evening meeting. Engelkes Electric, LLC., will be doing the installation work. The Murray County United Soccer Program will be responsible for the cost of the installation. They will maintain the electrical service and pay all associated monthly utility charges.

3-26-2026 2:26 p.m. - Ambulance requested in Fulda city, Fulda Ambulance was paged.

For God is not a God of disorder but of peace – as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people. Spring cleaning is an effective way to bring about a feeling of renewal just as the weather begins to improve.

Sgt. Troy H.

Hospice of Murray County appreciates donations given in March 2026 in memory of the following: Marjorie Miranowski, Laurie Hardekopf, Julie Severson, Jane Giese, Jerry Rund, Barbara Muckey, Lorraine Rykhus, Jeanette Wieskes, Ken Knuth, Lorraine Rykhus, Betty Onken, Larry Schindler, Cynthia Dahl, Ricky Byers, Cathy Brunk, Virgil Halbur.

Pipestone National Monument plans to implement a prescribed burn between April 13 and May 31, 2026, when appropriate conditions exist. Approximately 170 acres of tallgrass prairie will be ignited by U.S. Wildland Fire Service personnel if prescription parameters can be met.

By Crystal Reith MCC and Fulda school board members and superintendents met on Monday, March 30 at a special joint school board meeting to share updates on district operations and discuss the potential for increased collaboration.

MCC High School Principal Jake Scandrett has been named the Southwest Division High School Principal of the Year by the Southwest Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (SWMASSP). The organization, a regional division of the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals, includes more than 100 principals and assistant principals from middle and high schools across southwest Minnesota.

The Chanarambie Township Board—Dale Heard, Chad Miersma, Bob Ossefoort, Connie Post, and Karen Hurd—gathered to celebrate Bob Ossefoort’s retirement, honoring his remarkable 43 years of service as township supervisor and expressing sincere gratitude for his years of commitment and leadership.