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In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, Christ declares the commandments of love (for God and one’s neighbor) as the greatest. As the month of February is filled with feelings of love and sentimentality, it serves as a good time for reflection upon what love truly means to us. Particularly, we are called to love in emotion, but also action. As Christ tells his followers of the aforementioned greatest commandments, in Luke’s gospel, He follows this declaration with the wellknown Parable of the Good Samaritan. In His teachings, Christ ensures to convey the distinction in solely emotional love and active love. As we reflect upon our feelings on the matter, perhaps a good question we can ask ourselves is whether we feel that we live out these teachings of active love in our relationships? Are there areas where we can improve? –James Stone

The following student has been named to the Minnesota State Moorhead dean’s list in recognition of academic achievement fall semester 2025. Students must maintain a 3.25 or higher gradepoint average and carry 12 graded credits to qualify for the honor. Owen Vogel, Slayton, Business Administration

By Arnold Krusemark We have more on planning this year’s garden. In checking the catalogues, we do find seeds for miniature watermelons available. These are miniature melons - one for each diner - or may be half for each diner.

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Students are at the core of everything the Minnesota State High School League does, and the League honors them with several awards and recognition programs. The Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award, commonly known as the Triple ‘A’ Award, honors high school seniors throughout the state who have a 3.0 or higher-grade point average, participate in League-sponsored athletic and fine arts activities and are exemplary role models for others.

3rd graders at MCC every year participate in a math challenge called “Math Wars”. Students compete against their own class in a multiplication game with a bracket. Winners from each class then compete in the championship. This year’s winner was Elliot Plotz from Mrs. Ludolph’s room, with 2nd place going to Theo Paulzine and 3rd place to Garrett Buldhaupt.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Pastor Chad Duffy.

Top Ten Once Again Tis that time of year when reflections run deep. Looking back on that which has been caught, I share.

By John Stenen When my wife and I were young Christians in the 1970’s, we attended a prayer meeting each Tuesday night in North St. Paul with about 250 - 300 other Christians. These were Christians from all the major denominations. They all had such a love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and one another; and many came to the meetings and were saved and filled with the Holy Spirit, (Eph. 5:18).

January 15, 2026 8:48 a.m. - Ambulance requested in Chandler city, Chandler First Responders were paged.