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Read for the Record is an annual event where millions of people read the same book on the same day to celebrate the joy and importance of early literacy. Now in its 20th year, the Jumpstart organization has chosen See Marcus Grow by Marcus Bridgewater and illustrated by Reggie Brown for this year’s book! See Marcus Grow follows a boy who learns meaningful lessons in his grandmother’s garden. Marcus discovers that plants—and people—need care, patience, and “water and air and sunshine—and space to grow.”

Any decisions regarding outof- town water and sewer pricing were tabled during Tuesday’s Slayton City Council meeting to give staff a chance for research. Several residents who live outside of city limits had questions about the new rates after receiving their first water and sewer bill of 2026.

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The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean’s lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Hood.

The following area students have been named to the University of Minnesota Morris Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.666 or higher while taking 12 or more credits on the A-F grading system, with no incompletes or nonsatisfactory grades.

SCHOOL MENU Monday, February 23: Brealfast: Banana Bread, Fruit, Juice, Milk. Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake, Steamed Corn, Chilled Tropical Fruit, Milk.

On February 9th, six members of the Fulda High School Choir attended the 2026 Concordia University Saint Paul high school honor choir on the university campus. Together with FHS music director Mr. Matthew Saxman, these students recorded video auditions, sent them in, and were selected for their vocal excellence. FHS students selected for the event were (from left to right) Matthew Stapek, Peysen Gutierrez, Emma Nielsen, Nevaeh Echternach, Grace Ouellette, and Ruth Ethridge.

SCHOOL MENU Monday, February 23: Breakfast: Banana Bread, Cereal, Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk. Lunch: BBQ on Bun, Fries, Cauliflower, Mandarin Oranges, Milk.

On Wednesday, January 28th, Fulda Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter members attended the Mid-Winter Region Meeting at Danebod Folk School in Tyler, MN, to compete in STAR Events.