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Your garden should be doing well. We’re still getting emails from the garden supply houses.

By Kathy Schwartz, Murray County Master Gardener Underground stems of creeping grasses and Canada Thistle can travel as much as a fot through the soil before emerging. When watering plants, apply water at ground level.

Question: My kid just received their driver’s license. It was during this time that I found out they are limited on their passengers. They want to give their friends a ride but I think more people should know about this on the limitations.

The Murray County Classic Draft Horse Show welcomed exhibitors and spectators from across the Midwest June 2628 at the Murray County Fairgrounds, once again celebrating the strength, beauty, and tradition of the draft horse. Although Sunday’s performances were canceled due to rain and unsafe arena conditions, Friday and Saturday featured outstanding competition, enthusiastic crowds, and exceptional displays of horsemanship.

Murray County is getting ready for Relay For Life 2026. Kim Maas and Carl Nyquist will be the Honorary Chairs for 2026. Join us in honoring them as well as all cancer survivors at this year’s relay.

By Crystal Reith After operating Antonio’s in Fulda for 30 years, Shirlene Christians wasn’t ready to fully retire. Instead, she found a new way to continue doing what she loves.

Maple Lawn Senior Care residents were treated to time on Fulda Lakes this past week when Shetek Area Smooth Sailing provided pontoon rides. The residents certainly enjoyed the time on the water and appreciated seeing what is built along the lake shore and the beauty of the scenery.

Coach Ryan Koopman is excited to be adding Competitive Weightlifting to the Fulda students’ list of options as a winter sport. Fulda Competitive Weightlifting began for the first time this past winter.

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Youth in grades 3-6 from across southwest Minnesota gathered at Lake Shetek for a three-day, two-night 4-H camp this month. 4-H Staff and trained high school 4-H youth counselors provided leadership for the camp activities.