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By Mark Zinnel, Buttermaker Reporter The Hadley Buttermakers did what they needed to do to end their regular season, going 2-1 for the week to secure a first round bye in the Region 10C playoffs. Here is the week’s recap:

Please do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. MN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Ava Sue Carlson, Slayton, MN, Consumption by persons under 21 - $185.

By Kathy Schwartz, Murray County Master Gardener Divide bearded iris in late July and early August. Harvest regularly to keep your vegetable and herb plants productive.

By John Stenen When I was a young minister of the gospel about fifty years ago; I was advised by a wonderful man of God to flee from pursuing the three ‘G’s’. He said to me, “Flee from pursuing the gold, the glory, and Gloria.” The combination of those three have been the down-fall of many gospel ministries. It has destroyed families and torn Churches apart. It is good advice for any man, whether he is in the ministry or not. Scripture tells us that we are to “seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added unto us.” (Mt. 6:33). Scripture also tells us that if we choose to live in immorality, we will not inherit the Kingdom of God, So, be faithful to your wife and leave Gloria. We also should understand that all the praise and glory is to be given to our Lord Jesus Christ for what He did for us on the Cross. The apostle Paul said, “God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” We must walk with the Lord in humility. God bless.

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has announced over $1.4 million in childcare economic development grants, including $100,000 to Wonder World Preschool. “I can now share that Wonder World Preschool has been awarded a $100,000 DEED grant from the state of MN,” Wonder World Board member Ashley Haken posted on Facebook recently.

By Norma Dittman After 32 years of working for Murray County as the county engineer, Randy Groves, has retired. His last day in the office was officially July 3rd.

By Norma Dittman Believe it or not, 2026 marks the 140th anniversary of the founding of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Fulda, MN, and the 70th anniversary of the dedication of its current church building. An anniversary celebration is planned for Sunday, July 26.

CURRIE FAMILY AND FRIENDS The Currie Family and Friends have had many names. In 1996, the team was formed and nine people joined.

Three Fulda students attended FCCLA Leadership Camp at Bethel University this June. Southwest Region President Vincent Bray, Southwest Region Vice President Cullen Vanderbeek, and State Peer Education Team Member Jaycee Meier spent three days at the camp.

By Mark Zinnel- Buttermaker Reporter Sunday’s double-header dealt a blow to the Buttermakers’ in the hopes of capturing the Gopher League title. The Buttermakers had hoped to get away with one victory for the day, but things did not go as planned. Here is the week’s recap: