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Minnesota schools, early childhood education (ECE) centers, and licensed in-home family child care providers looking to serve locally sourced meals can apply for funding now through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Farm to School and Early Care Grant and Local Tots Cost-Share programs. The grant and cost-share program both offer reimbursement for local food purchases of Minnesota grown and raised foods.

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Greyson Tutt – Dairy – Junior Show- Miles Prins – Goat – Dairy man.

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The State Fair is one of the largest, best-attended events in the region, and nearly half of its 1.9 million guests use some form of public transportation to get to and from the event. Transportation and Parking: Visit mnstatefair.org/gethere/ taxi-and-rideshare/ for more information.

On Saturday, August 9th, the Murray County community came together at the fairgrounds for the annual Relay for Life event, marking its 30th anniversary in the county. The night was filled with hope, remembrance, and determination, as seven teams participated, helping to raise more than $55,000 for the American Cancer Society.

In 2007, Tim Holm moved back home to southwest Minnesota after attending Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa, and building work experience in a cattle feedlot operation. He was excited to plant roots and build something of his own.

The buzz is back and better than ever! The Slayton Area Women of Today invite you to join in the fun at the 32nd Annual Autumn Boutique, where creativity, community & handcrafted charm come together at the Murray County Fairgrounds on Friday, September 5 from 9am to 7pm & Saturday, September 6 from 9am to 3pm.

Minnesota FFA Foundation to Hold the Great Minnesota Give-Together Telethon With preparations for the Minnesota State Fair in full swing, the Minnesota FFA Foundation is also gearing up for another exciting tradition — the sixth annual Great Minnesota Give-Together Telethon. This signature event celebrates the powerful impact Agricultural Education and FFA continue to have on more than 40,000 students in classrooms across Minnesota.