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The MCC Rebel Boys Basketball team played their second game in Marshall over the holiday break on New Year’s Eve. The Rebels took on the 0-9 Lac Qui Parle Valley Eagles in a Section 3A matchup. The Rebels were coming off a strong performance in a win over Minneota earlier in the event. Wednesday, the Rebels would not play close to their best game, but they would get a convincing win.

By Arnold Krusemark The year 2026 is now going strong. Barely a week has passed, and we wonder what we’ve gotten done.

Do you recall the story of Gideon in Judges 6:? The Midianites came each year and plundered the people of God; stole their animals and food so that God’s chosen people had to hide from their oppressors. When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, you mighty man of valor!” In a short time, God worked with Gideon and with a small army, they defeated all their enemies. Now compare that story with 1 Samuel 17: Where young David brings food to his brothers, serving in King Saul’s army. The entire army of Israel is afraid to go out and fight Goliath, but David has faith in God, and in the promises God gave to them. He defeats the giant,and the army then defeats the Philistines. We Christians have been given exceedingly great and precious promises by God. He has given us victory over our oppressors (Satan and his demonic forces). Jesus tells us in John 10:10 that it is the devil who comes to steal, to kill, and to destroy, but He (Jesus) has come, that we might have abundant life! So what’s the problem? Just listen to most Christians. They speak fear, doubt, and unbelief. They have more faith in what Satan is doing, than in what God had done for us through Christ. “Death and life is in the power of the tongue…” (Prov. 18:21). Let’s actually get into God’s Word, find His promises, and stand on them and confess them. God bless.

In the photo Jeff Einck, CEO Manager (left) presents a retirement equity check to Dave Hamm, Josh Bonnstetter, Board Chairman (middle) presents a check to Dale Schuld, Shane Fey Vice Chairman (right) presents a check to Bob Ossefoort.

With the first meeting of 2026, the Slayton City Council accepted the resignation of Police Chief Jeremy Steinle, appointing Sergeant Jesse Hoffmann to serve as interim chief. Police Chief Jeremy Steinle served the City of Slayton as a police officer from 2006 to 2021 and Chief of Police from 2021 to early January 2026.

Murray County Commissioners begin new year with committee appointments and a Thank You to Robert Ossefoort Murray County Commissioner Mark Carlson will chair the Murray County Board for 2026, with Commissioner Roger Zins serving as the vice chair. Both were approved Tuesday, Carlson on a 4-1 vote, Zins unanimously.

By Norma Dittman Building relocations at Murray County’s End-O-Line Park, Currie, will boost accessibility to the historic General Store and the Lake Shetek Mills replica. According to Nick Demuth, Director of the Murray County Historical Museum, moving those two buildings onto the park campus has been under discussion for many years.

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The Murray County Historical Society is hosting their annual Jigsaw Puzzle Competition fundraiser on January 17th at 10am! Get your team of up to 4 people together and compete to complete a 500pc jigsaw puzzle in under 2 hours. First and second teams to complete the puzzle will get a prize! If no one completes the puzzle in the time limit, the team with the most completed puzzle will win. $40 per team. Included with the entry fee is the puzzle and bars and coffee at the event.

Students from Murray County Central Elementary, Fulda Elementary, and a local homeschool group experienced STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in action through interactive crafts, engaging activities, and creative problem-solving challenges.