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By Arnold Krusemark April is here. No more snow until Fall. We could use some rain though. Now to check the garden to see if it is ready to plant. Our technique in years past was to take the hoe out and try digging into the ground (flower or garden plot). If we could dig down at least four inches we thought the garden was ready to plant. So that’s what we started the next Saturday.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Pastor Chad Duffy.

Monday, April 14: Spaghetti Meat Sauce, Spaghetti Noodles, Italian Vegetable Blend, Applesauce, Wheat Dinner Roll, Margarine, 1% Milk. Tuesday, April 15: Chicken Baked Herb, Mashed Sweet Potatoes,, Green Peas, Granny Smith Apple, Wheat Dinner Roll, Margarine, 1% Milk.

Court Queen of Peace met at IHM in Currie March 22 at 9:30 with 23 members present. After a delicious fruit and breads breakfast Regent Deanna Konkol called the meeting to order followed by prayer and flag pledge. Sandy Anderson was welcomed as a new member. Secretary Pam Marshall and treasurer Betty Palmer gave reports.

Influential Women Theology in the Trenches By Kathleen Kjolhaug The pic snapped at random years back captured much. Front and center, was mom.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR National Volunteer Week was established in 1974. This year, it is the week of April 20-26th and recognizes the kindness, courage and strength of individuals who volunteer their time and efforts without expecting anything in return.

Question: What is a safe routine when backing up using the mirrors in conjunction with the vehicle’s backup camera? Answer: Backing up is not allowed on freeways or expressways, except for emergency vehicles on duty. Backing up on public roads can result in a charge of reckless or careless driving.

SCHOOL MENU Monday, April 14: Breakfast: Benefit Breakfast Bar, Fresh Fruit, Assorted Fruit Juice, Milk. Lunch: Walking Tacos OR Chicken Caesar Wrap, Seasoned Black Beans, Chilled Fruit Cocktail, Fresh Fruits & Veggies, Milk.

Please, do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. District Court MN STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Gregorio De La Cruz Pablo, Worthington, MN, No MN Driver’s License, Careless Driving - $225.

On March 26, Dennis Todey, USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director and Jeff Coulter, UMN Extension corn agronomist, joined UMN Extension Crops Educator Angie Peltier for a discussion about current and forecasted weather conditions and considerations for a successful 2025 corn crop. This was the final weekly episode of the 2025 Strategic Farming: Let’s talk crops! series of webinars.