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FULDA SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES THE MAXIMUM FOR TAX LEVY PAYABLE IN 2028

As September is Minnesota School Board Members Month, Superintendent Mike Pagel thanked all board members for their service to the Fulda School District during Monday evening’s board meeting. Approved was the certification of the preliminary 20262027 tax levy payable in 2028.

LES KEPLER RECEIVES MILITARY RECOGNITION QUILT

Les Kepler, Fulda, (formerly of Avoca) recently received a military recognition quilt from Nancy Nelson Kramer, owner of The Quilt is Ready, Brandon, SD. Les served in the Navy during the Vietnam War.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

9-3-2026 4:26 a.m. - Received report of a motor vehicle accident in Skandia Township, deputies responded and Lyon County was contacted for Balaton Fire Department and Balaton Ambulance.

DISTRICT COURT

Please do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES James Ryan Dean, Sioux Center, IA, Take Fish Without Angling License - $185.

CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF DARWIN KRUSE

After more than four decades of service, leadership, and dedication, Darwin Kruse has announced his retirement, marking the end of an extraordinary chapter in the history of First National Bank. Darwin’s journey with First National Bank began on February 1, 1983.

MCC National Anthem Challenge

This year marks our nation’s 250th anniversary, and we’re celebrating in style! At every home event this school year, we’ll honor America with a live performance of the National Anthem — and YOU could be the one to lead it. Vocalist? Instrumentalist? Soloist? Group? Teacher? Family? Team? All are welcome! See Mr.