With calf prices at record highs, it’s more important than ever for producers to capture top dollar for every calf sold— without leaving money on the table. But which traits actually return the most value per head, and which are worth the upfront investment? What beef breeds produce the highest-performing dairy-cross calves with the most valuable carcasses? These questions and more will be discussed at the upcoming Beef x Dairy Insights program, held July 15, 16, and 17 in three Minnesota locations.

By Mark Zinnel- Buttermaker Reporter The Hadley Buttermakers went 1-1 for the week in a crucial Gopher League Sunday double-header. Here is the double-header recap: HADLEY 3 MILROY 2 - 7-Innings With the Gopher League lead on the line, Hadley took on the Milroy Irish in Game 1 on Sunday.

The University of Minnesota Extension Pesticide Safety and Environmental Education (PSEE) program is offering field days for pesticide applicator recertification. This class will offer outdoor, hands-on recertification training for both private and commercial/ noncommercial pesticide applicators.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Pastor Chad Duffy.

Hospice of Murray County appreciates donations given in June 2025 in memory of the following: Coralyn Comnick, Donna Bertrand, Vicki Hoffmann, Robert Cyr, Corny Smit, Elaine Asman, Katie Clauson, Kay Hildebrandt, LeRoy Julius, Gaylen Jensen, James Atkins, Cynthia Bullerman, Terry Pitz, Rodney Krueger.

Monday, July 7: Baked Pork Chop, Pork Gravy, Scalloped Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Wheat Bread & Margarine, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie, 1% Milk. Tuesday, July 8: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Sliced Carrots, Green Peas, Red Delicious Apple, Wheat Dinner Roll, Margarine, 1% milk.

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 NIV How wonderful it is to think that we are working with God to make this a better world and to show others the love of God through our work. It is also encouraging to know that God is always with us.

It’s a Smorgasbord Out There! “Hey—we’re going to the smorgasbord!” Once dad had announced it, we piled into the car after church one Sunday morning in order to drive on over as a family of eight. Living just a block from church had its advantages.

By Arnold Krusemark July 4th will be over when you get this newspaper. It is the day the United States (all 13 colonies) declared independence from Great Britain. We celebrate it annually and in many ways.

Nutrition Assistance for Seniors (NAPS) has changed the name to Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) in the Slayton and Fulda area, sponsored by Second Harvest Heartland. SLAYTON Distribution will be held at the office of A.C.E.