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Join us for a day of fall fun at the 19th Annual Fall Pumpkin Festival at Lake Shetek State Park’s Picnic Area on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 1 – 3:30 p.m. Come on out and jump in the biggest leaf pile you’ve ever seen! There will be face painting, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, many activities and prizes to be had, along with s’mores by the campfire and refreshments. Don’t forget to take your fall family picture at the park.

Please do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. MN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Kevin Cody Harper, Marshall, MN, Take fish without license - $185.

Question: Hello, I want to work for a farmer during planting and harvest season driving a semi. I have a valid Class D driver’s license but no Commercial Driver’s License. Can I cross a state line while working for the farmer, Minnesota into North Dakota?

The Murray County Central School District kicked off the school year with a powerful new program called Pass the Spirit, part of the newly created Rebel Sidekick program. On Wednesday, September 24, MCC seniors and kindergarteners gathered on the football field for the first-ever ceremony.

Murray County’s Labor Attorney John Edison of Squires, Waldspurger and Mace has released a redacted copy of the county employee survey to the Wheel/Herald, removing any comments that named a particular person or referenced a job title held by only one person.

By Norma Dittman With bean harvest in southwestern Minnesota quickly coming to an end, grain elevator managers in Murray County shared comments about the progress. Dan Schmitz, manager at Schmitz Grain in Slayton, stated, “The bean harvest is above average, compared to other years.

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Simon’s Arena, Cannon Falls, MN (Sept 5-9, 2025) Stearns County Fairgrounds, Sauk Centre (Sept. 13-14, 2025) – 4-H youth from Murray County participated in the Minnesota 4-H State Horse show Sept. 5-9, 2025 and Sept. 13-14, 2025. This year, over 645 youth from across the state participated in the annual event. 4-H’ers demonstrate their skills and knowledge in hippology (showing knowledge and understanding of equine science and husbandry), horse judging (study of an animal, measuring it against an accepted ideal), horse training and achievement, speech and demonstrations about interest in horses or the horse industry, miniature horse and drill team skills along with all of the competitive horse riding events.

On September 17, 2025, Korean Army Veteran, Corporal, Alvin Heintz, of Fulda was presented with a Quilt of Valor at the Maple Lawn Senior Living in Fulda. The quilt is given in honor, appreciation and thanks for his service; and to bring comfort, peace and healing to the veteran.

Welcome Back to School, Stay Healthy This Fall! Welcome to another exciting school year! I am delighted to be a part of your students’ success at MCC. As the weather gets cooler, germs tend to spread more easily.