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THEOLOGY IN THE TRENCHES

By Kathleen Kjolhaug “I’ll take one dozen please” has been the order given a time or two throughout each of our lives. Perhaps the common ground found has come in the form of a box of donuts, a carton of eggs, a tin of muffins, a bag of sweetcorn, or a dozen roses neatly wrapped.

GREEN THUMB

By Arnold Krusemark Several big events of this week, ready or not. First is Halloween, We’ve discussed some of our events in years past.

GOOD NEWS

By John Stenen God created our world and entire universe with words. Genesis 1: “And God said….

Confidence In Uncertain Times

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” Uncertainty can be a frightening thing in our lives, but it is up to us to address it with confidence. Some of the things that may cause us uncertainty, such as a new job, a move, or any responsibility we previously didn’t have, are oftentimes signs of great change in our lives.

Ask A Trooper

Question: I feel like I see so many vehicles tailgating and following too close. I remember people talking about a so-many second following tip.

DISTRICT COURT

Please do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. MN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES John Walter Andrus, Minneapolis, MN, Operate ATV - $185.

TREE DECORATORS WANTED FOR THE MURRAY COUNTY MUSEUM’S HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

Your group, organization, or business is invited to participate in the Murray County Museum’s 2025 Holiday Open House at the Dinehart Holt House! This year the theme is “Hunting” We encourage you to decorate a tree, area of the home, or even a whole room. Use your imagination to come up with something fun! The trees will be provided by the Murray County Museum.

SLAYTON COMMUNITY BAND

Practice for the Slayton Area Community Band’s Christmas Concert will be Tuesdays, November 11th, 18th, 25th, AND December 2nd. The band will practice in the high school band room at 7 PM! Any band member ages 13 and over! Students are welcome to play with the Community Band!

FULDA RECIEVES DEED FUNDING THROUGH SMALL CITIES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

By Norma Dittman The City of Fulda will receive over $1 million in DEED funding for rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes and streetscape improvement, according to the State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

JACK VAN ECK RETIRES FROM BARBERING

By Crystal Reith After more than six decades of cutting hair, Jack Van Eck is putting down his scissors. The longtime Lake Wilson barber has officially retired, marking the end of an era in Murray County.