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On June 24, Matt Pfarr, University of Minnesota Extension Educator – Crops, and Dr. Bob Koch, University of Minnesota Extension Soybean Entomologist, joined moderator Dave Nicolai, University of Minnesota Extension Educator – Crops, to discuss crop development, disease outlook, nutrient management, and soybean insect scouting during the University of Minnesota Extension Strategic Farming: Field Notes webinar.

Approved on Monday evening by Slayton City Council was an application for an on-sale Sunday liquor license for Left Bank Ventures, LLC, effective August 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. The coffee shop and Mexican restaurant plans to be open in time for the Murray County Fair.

During Fulda City Council’s Monday meeting, Fulda Area Lakes Association asked permission to purchase and install steps on Second Lake. The steps were purchased through a gift from James Malters to FALA, and will provide access to the dock at the SW corner of Second Lake. The council voted to accept the donation of the steps and the responsibility of maintaining them.

Is planning for the transition of your farm weighing on your mind? Need a path forward to help you think about the options? University of Minnesota Extension in collaboration with Murray County Farmers Union will provide a workshop on farm transition and estate planning on Wednesday July 29, 2026.

With beef x dairy calf prices at record highs, every early-life calf management decision matters. Early-life management, including colostrum, nutrition, health protocols, and stress management, can have lasting effects on a calf’s health, performance, efficiency, and overall value. These topics and more will be discussed at the upcoming Beef x Dairy Insights: Calf Care & Early Management program, held July 21 and 22 in three Minnesota locations.

By Mark Zinnel, Buttermaker Reporter With the Hadley Buttermakers heading down the home stretch of league play; they kept their focus at overtaking the top spot in the Gopher League, A perfect week helped with reaching that goal. Here is the week’s recap:

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The Murray County Commissioners on July 7 heard an update on the progress of the new Wonder World building currently under construction in Slayton near the municipal pool. Ashley Haken, secretary of the Wonder World board, said she is happy to report there is a lot of work going on at the construction site.

By John Stenen One of the greatest reasons why I believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, is the resurrection that occurred on the third day after the crucifixion. Scripture tells us that over five hundred people saw Jesus alive after the resurrection. They were not hallucinating. What made those eleven apostles so bold when they had been hiding in fear for their lives? What made them and perhaps millions of other Christians willing to die for their belief in Christ? It was because of the resurrection. They surrendered their lives to Christ, who said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but by Me.” John 14:6. Also, Christians, motivated by the love of God have done more to alleviate suffering among the masses of people throughout the world. They have given their love, their time, and their treasure to help those in need. They have built hospitals and shelters and the list could go on and on. Jesus said that most people are on the broad path that leads to eternal damnation because they reject the gift of life He offers. I hope you are not one of them. God bless.