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BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE TRAININGS TO BE OFFERED VIRTUALLY OR IN PERSON

University of Minnesota Extension, in partnership with the Minnesota Beef Council, will host multiple Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) virtual trainings and in-person certification trainings in the spring of 2026. Producers attending any of the free workshops will receive a three-year BQA certification.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

February 5, 2026 7:58 a.m. - Received report of a residential alarm in Fenton township, deputy responded.

ELECTRIFYING MINNESOTA: NOBLES COOPERATIVE ELECTRIC CELEBRATES 90 YEARS

Nobles Cooperative Electric is celebrating 90 Years Together with a traveling exhibit that showcases how electricity shaped life across Minnesota. The Electrifying Minnesota exhibit will be available during the NCE Member Reception at the Murray County Historical Museum, located at 2480 29th Street, Slayton, on Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m.

BWSR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CLEAN WATER LEGACY PARTNERS PROGRAM

The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is now accepting grant applications for the Clean Water Legacy Partners Program, which seeks to protect, enhance and restore water quality throughout the state. Tribal Governments, Intertribal Consortiums and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are eligible to apply for this round of funding.

Ask A Trooper

Question: I took my driver’s training course many years ago. One thing I remember from my training is the steps that goes into making a right-hand turn, including: 1.Looking to my right to make sure no one/nothing is there.

FULDA TABLE CANCER SET FOR APRIL 11TH

Relay for Life Team Fulda is encouraging you to mark your calendar for their 8th Annual Table Cancer event scheduled for Saturday, April 11th. Fulda Legion/Community Hall is the site of the event. The team is inviting you to be a table host/ hostess, and ask your family and friends to join you at this fundraising event for Murray County Relay for Life.

MATTHEW STAPEK RECEIVES SUB-REGION 10 TRIPLE A AWARD

Matthew Stapek of Fulda High School has been selected as the recipent of the Sub-Region 10 Triple A Award. Established in 1988, the Academics, Arts, and Athletic Award (Triple “A” Award) is sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League.

HIEDI STOEL TO OPEN ELEVATE EDUCATION

By Crystal Reith After years in the classroom and a life-changing health journey, Edgerton native Hiedi Stoel is starting a new chapter in education with the launch of Elevate Education, an inperson tutoring and enrichment service based in Slayton.

FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE TO BEGIN IN SLAYTON

Minnesota Firearms Safety classes will be held at the Beaver Creek Archery Club in Slayton (1945 Engebretson Ave) on the following dates: March 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 and April 2, 2026. Class sessions will run from 5:30 – 8:30pm. The field day is scheduled for Saturday, April 11. Attendance at all class sessions and the field day are mandatory for receiving a firearms safety certificate.