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The Murray County Central Rebel Girls wrapped up their season on Saturday in Worthington against the topseeded Southwest Minnesota Christian Eagles. The Eagles beat the Rebels twice in the regular season and this game wouldn’t be much different, as the Rebels would fall behind big early. For the Rebels, the point of playing on Saturday wasn’t about pulling off the biggest upset in SubSection history, it was simply being in the game itself that shows the Rebel’s growth. MCC has not played on a Super Saturday since 2019. It may seem like a small step but for the Rebels, hopefully, it’s the small step that leads to bigger strides.

The MCC Rebel Boys Basketball teamed played their most important game of the year Friday night in Edgerton. The Rebels would face the Southwest Minnesota Christian Eagles for the second time this season. In game one, played in Slayton, the Rebels overcame a double-digit deficit in the final nine minutes of the game and pulled off the win. It was the Eagle’s only conference loss this season. With the Rebels also having just one loss in the conference, the winner of the game on Friday would be guaranteed at least a share of the conference title depending on the outcomes of Monday’s games. It would be another great game between the two teams.

St. Paul — Minnesota high school girls wanting to take part in the Speaking Proudly oratory competition must submit their applications during March, according to Sherie Wallace, a member of the event’s steering committee.

SCHOOL MENU Monday, March 6: Breakfast: TNT/No Breakfast. Lunch: Italian Dunkers, Steamed Corn, Diced Peaches, Assorted Fresh Fruits & Veggies.

The Safe and Supportive Schools Act is a law that has been put in place to protect students in the school environment. The act defines bullying as student to student behavior that is intimidating, threatening, abusive or harming. This type of behavior is considered bullying when it creates an imbalance of power between the bully and the victim and the conduct is repeated or forms a pattern. Conduct that substantially interferes with a student’s educational opportunities or performance or ability to participate in school activities also fits the definition of bullying. Bullying that occurs through electronic means (social media, texting, etc.) is also prohibited under this law. Bullying through electronic communication can fall under this act even if it occurs off school property if it interferes with a student’s ability to learn.

Minnesota 4-H held the Southwest BLU and TEEL leadership workshops on February 18 at Southwest Minnesota State University for 58 youth from across our region. In February, youth from across Minnesota gathered to participate in the annual 4-H Building Leadership and Understanding (BLU) and Teens Engaged in Emerging Leadership (TEEL) workshops.

Southwest Minnesota 4-H in partnership with Ridgewater College held a Junior Vet Kids Camp on February 11 at the Agricultural and Veterinary Science Department on campus in Willmar for 52 youth from Southwest Minnesota.

Monday, March 6: Ham Hashbrown Hotdish, Peas and Carrots, Bread/Margarine, Dessert, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, March 7: Polish Sausage, Mashed Potatoes, Sauerkraut, Applesauce, Milk.

Thanks communities and encourages volunteering, giving blood and learning lifesaving skills This March marks the 80th annual American Red Cross Month. The Minnesota and Dakotas Red Cross is honoring all those who provide relief and hope when help can’t wait during emergencies and encouraging everyone to get involved.

Signup begins January 23 for additional emergency relief from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two.