The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) starting today and running through May 26, 2023. Among CRP enrollment opportunities, Grassland CRP is a unique working lands program, allowing producers and landowners to continue grazing and haying practices while conserving grasslands and promoting plant and animal biodiversity as well as healthier soil.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Office Hours: 8am to 4:30pm. Phone: (507) 836-8291. Sun. Apr. 23: 9am Sun. School, 10am Worship; Wed. Apr. 26: 6pm Confirmation; Sun. Apr. 30: 9am Sun. School, 10am Worship.

The definition of volunteer is the act of an individual to freely give of time and or labor for community service. Volunteers may be trained in areas of work needed by a cause or company.

Monday, April 24: Ginger Citrus Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Peas and Carrots, Peaches, Bread/Margarine, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, April 25: Meatloaf, Baked Potato w/Sour Cream, Pears, Bread/Margarine, Bar, Lowfat Milk.

Local services funded by the Older Americans Act (OAA) through the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA) are at risk of losing funding. The OAA funds critical services that keep older adults healthy and independent, including meals, homemaker assistance, chores, caregiver support, transportation, and more. The Minnesota Board on Aging is tasked to create an equitable funding formula across the State. The outcome of the proposed formula, the Intrastate Funding Formula (IFF), would cut funds to greater Minnesota. The existing formula is heavily weighted on population. We need a formula that works for rural Minnesota.

Often when people suffer loss they tend to blame God for it. However, Jesus said in John 10:10, “The thief (Satan), cometh not but for to steal, to kill, and to destroy.

Opdahl’s Donuts - Fertile, Minnesota Incognito it is, this little homespun bakery filled with the best of the best. The glass casings hold the baked items for the day—depending upon the day.

April is past half over. And two events have passed: Income Tax deadline, and another snowstorm.

This past winter was one for the record books. If your blue 911 sign was damaged or is missing, please contact Carl Nyquist at cnyquist@co.murray.mn.us or call 507836-1111.

MCC was on the road Friday in Wabasso to take on the Rabbits in a non-conference softball matchup. The Rabbits are a very well schooled team that was coming off a 15-1 win over Minnesota Valley Lutheran on Thursday. The Rabbits have a very balanced offense where they can hit with some power and mix in the bunt and run game. In this game, the Rabbits would use the bunt and run game with some terrific defense.