THEOLOGY IN THE TRENCHES

And I Thought I Had It Bad I was driving home from a busy day and as best as I could tell, much had been accomplished. There was one item on my list that had not accomplished and as I mulled it over, it was bugging me big time.

WALK BY CANDLELIGHT AT BLUE MOUNDS STATE PARK ON JANUARY 27, 2024

Minnesota state parks and trails will host candlelight events across the state this winter, including one at Blue Mounds State Park on Saturday, January 27. Drop by any time between 5:30 and 8:00 p.m. for hiking as stars twinkle overhead and candles flicker in the snow.

Ask A Trooper

Question: I am applying for a new job that will have questions about my driving record. Can I visit with someone from Law Enforcement to get a copy of that? Answer: No, this is not something that Law Enforcement agencies can provide.

DISTRICT COURT

Please do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. MN STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Peter Thomas Hawkins, Sioux Falls, SD, Speeding - $225.

PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR RECERTIFICATION IN 2024

– Crops If you plan to use a Restricted Use Pesticide on land or sites for the production of agricultural commodities, reside in the state of Minnesota, and your private pesticide applicator certification expires on March 1, 2023, you need to renew your certification. You can double check your certification status at: https://z.umn.edu/PPAlookupMDA. While there are several options to recertify, the cost is the same ($75) regardless of the option you choose.

WALK BY CANDLELIGHT AT BLUE MOUNDS STATE PARK ON JANUARY 27, 2024

Minnesota state parks and trails will host candlelight events across the state this winter, including one at Blue Mounds State Park on Saturday, January 27. Drop by any time between 5:30 and 8:00 p.m. for hiking as stars twinkle overhead and candles flicker in the snow.

MURRAY COUNTY BOARD ORGANIZES FOR THE NEW YEAR

By Joanne Bergman The Murray County Board of Commissioners met in its first meeting of the new year. Commissioner Jackie Meier was elected as chair person and Commissioner Molly Malone as vice chair as the first item of business. Other members of the board include: Dave Thiner, Dennis Welgraven and Lori Gunnink.

CHANDLER COOP PRESENTS EQUITY CHECKS

The Board of Directors of the Chandler Coop recently voted to retire patron stock in the amount of $576,243 to our 138 agronomy and energy patrons born in 1954 and 1938. Chandler Coop’s equity management plan consists of paying various forms of equity throughout the year.

WRESTLERS RUMBLED ON THE RED OVER HOLIDAY BREAK

The Fulda Murray County Central Wrestling team, on December 28th and 29th, travelled to Fargo, North Dakota to take part in “The Rumble on the Red Wrestling Championships”. This is the largest sanctioned wrestling tournament in the country, with 22 mats running continuously for 3 days and hosting 1500 Varsity and JV wrestlers. Taking place in the Fargo dome with the wrestling mats spread out over the turf of the NDSU football field; it was truly impressive.

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