LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Chairman Clarke and Board Members Fulda School District 505, I was surprised to read an article in the local paper with the information that the contract of your Superintendent will not be extended next year. While I am a resident of Nobles County, my home is in the Fulda School District. In my most recent notice of Proposed Property Taxes 2026 from Nobles County almost 60% of the total was school levies and it was substantial.

STILL SEEKING NAME OF UNIDENTIFIED MAN

In the Monday, December 8, 2025 issue of the Murray County Wheel Herald was a story entitled “Do You Know This Man? - In search of a name in a sixty year-old photo”. The photo was taken on November 17, 1965 at the Slayton Service Bus Stop.

Ask A Trooper

Question: I’ve seen the traffic safety information you share on your X account when it comes to dealing with winter weather and slippery roads. Can you write about winter driving safety here for all of us? I’d like for you to share some basic winter driving tips. Thank you and be safe.

LOCALLY MADE FISHING LURES FEATURED IN MIDWEST LIVING GIFT GUIDE

A Slayton craftsman is reeling in regional recognition this holiday season. Marshall Geho, a lifelong fisherman, has been featured in the 2025 Midwest Living Holiday Gift Guide for his handcrafted wooden fishing lures — a spotlight that celebrates the heart and skill behind his small business, Marshall’s Minnows.

AREA FOOD SHELVES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT FAMILIES

By Crystal Reith Food shelves in Fulda and Slayton continue to serve local families with the help of dedicated volunteers, generous donors and a mission rooted in dignity and compassion. The Fulda Food Shelf, founded in 1985, is located in the north corner of St.

FULDA SCHOOL CHOIRS DELIVER CHRISTMAS CHEER THROUGH MUSIC

Monday evening, the Fulda Public School choirs delivered Christmas cheer through the selection of musical numbers that were performed. Opening the Holiday Choir Concert, under the direction of Matthew Saxman, was the Junior High Boys Choir. Their number was “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”, which is from the 1966 TV special How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The entire Junior High Choir sang “Chariot’s Coming’! (Swing Low, Sweet Chariot)”, which was followed by the Junior High Girls Choir as they performed “Santa Baby”.

JINGLE MARKET BRINGS HOLIDAY CHEER

The first annual Jingle Market took place November 28 and 29 at the Plaid Moose. The event was began with a group of friends who wanted to start something special in the community.

MCC

SCHOOL MENU Monday, December 15: Breakfast: Mini Cream Cheese Bagels, Fruit, Juice, Milk. Lunch: Italian Dunkers, Green Beans, Chilled Pears, Milk.

MCC REBEL BOYS LOSE TO PIPESTONE

The MCC Rebel boys basketball team played the second game of the boy girl double header on Monday night. The Rebels were playing their second game of the season while the Arrows were playing their third game of the year.

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