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In 1951, a small group of Minnesota conservationists launched the “Save the Minnesota Wetlands” program with an audacious goal: permanently protect 250,000 acres of land and preserve it for wildlife habitat. That vision became Minnesota’s Wildlife Management Area (WMA) system, which today encompasses more than 1,500 areas and 1.4 million acres. It stands as a testament to generations of DNR staff, conservation partners, hunters, and trappers who helped build this legacy.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), sponsored by Second Harvest Heartland distribution; will be held at the office of A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota – Murray County at 2989 Maple Rd., Slayton, MN. Distribution will take place on Thursday, October 8th, from 1:30 – 2:30 pm. Remember if you cannot be there, please have your proxy pick your items up for you. For more information, call Joyce at 507-836-8705. If you want to know if you qualify for this program, please call Second Harvest Heartland at 800-3650270.

The gospel of John 10:9 says, “I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” Many have been taught that the Church is the door that brings about our salvation, but this verse proves that that teaching is false. Jesus Christ is the door to our salvation. Your Church and all the wonderful good works that you could possible do can never be enough to save you. Our salvation is only through Jesus Christ. Eph. 2:8-10 says, “For by Grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before -hand that we should walk in them.” After we come to Christ, by faith, good works are to be evident in our lives constantly. If you were accused of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence in your life to convict you? God bless.

Our column is resuming this week. Our faithful computer we create the column on had a mishap and needed repairs.

The Southwest Regional Development Commission (SRDC) Board of Director’s will meet on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the board room at the Southwest Regional Development Commission office, 2401 Broadway Avenue, Slayton, MN. Some members may be attending by interactive technology.

URGENT NEED FOR BLOOD PROMPTS COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE AT MURRAY COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL AND MURRAY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER With blood supplies strained by multiple critical shortages in recent weeks, Community Blood Bank is asking Murray County residents to roll up their sleeves and give on Tuesday, October 6. Two blood drives will be held that day: •Murray County Central High School: 9:00 a.m.

Pioneer PBS continues its 2026 election coverage with new episodes of Meet the Candidates, providing viewers an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates seeking public office ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

Growers may apply for up to $10,000 for equipment and on-farm improvements The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Specialty Crop Preparing for Extreme Weather (Prepare) Grant. The program helps specialty crop growers in Minnesota to purchase and install supplies or equipment that make their operations more resilient to drought, flooding, hail, severe storms, and other extreme weather events.

9-17-2026 8:00 a.m. - Received request for an ambulance in Fulda City, Fulda Ambulance was paged.

Please do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Luke Allan Gilbertson, Windom, MN, Personal Watercraft - Operate between 1 hour before sunset and 9:30 a.m.