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.

Murray County Central Varsity Rebels two pitchers didn’t allow a single hit, as Murray County Central defeated HLO/F 34-0 on Thursday. Krew Schneider struck out K. Spittle to get the last out of the game.

Both teams were strong on the mound Monday, but RRC/ WWG was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a victory over the hometown Rebels. Derek Kluis was on the mound for the Rebels Varsity, pitching all 7 innings, recording 13 strikeouts, allowing three hits and two runs.