By Arnold Krusemark August is nearing its end and so is Summer. There are two ends of Summer -first the equinox starting Autumn (near the end of September) and Labor Day.

Monday, August 29: Turkey & Gravy over Mashed Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Dinner Roll w/Margarine, Warm Fruit Crisp, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, August 30: Tater Tot Casserole, Green Beans, Warm Peaches, Dinner Roll w/Margarine, Dessert, Lowfat Milk.

By Kathleen Kjolhaug The Little Troubadours Twas a Saturday evening just around supper time, and rather than crowd around the table to eat, the little troubadours made their way into the pew sitting directly in front of us. No sermon was spoken.

By Kathy Schwartz, Murray County Master Gardener When pruning trees, cut off dead, diseased, crisscrossing branches, damaged, non-productive, structurally unsound or otherwise unwanted plant material.

By John Stenen The story is told of a young student who was distinguished for his mathematical abilities and was fond of challenging others to solve difficult problems. One day a classmate came to him and laying a folded paper before him, said: “There is a problem I wish you would help me solve,” and immediately left the room.

Medicare can be confusing. If you know little to nothing about Medicare and want a brief overview before digging deeper, this class is for you. During this class you will learn the basics of Medicare Part A, B, C and Part D. This class will also give you information about when and how to enroll.

Thanks toDave Herrig forserving30+years onthe Murray County FairBoard..

In late 2021, the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) voted to mandate 35-second shot clocks for all high school basketball games starting in the 2023-2024 season. The shot clock debate has long existed in high school hoops across the nation and now Minnesota joins California, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin as states that include shot clocks in varsity games.

By Joanne Bergman The Murray County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday August 23rd with all members present. Auditor Treasurer Heidi Winter presented the second pay order for work completed on County Ditch 22 in the amount of $185,805.16. Her request also included payment of $18,262.50 for engineering and design of the project. Total cost of the bid awarded on February 1, 2022 was $377,521.52.

Mankato, MN, August 10, 2022 – Learning what to do when you become eligible for Medicare can seem overwhelming. This class is for people who will be new to Medicare and would like to learn about Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Topics will include a comprehensive introduction to Medicare including what Medicare covers, supplemental insurance and Part D prescription coverage. During the class you will learn the Medicare enrollment details, how to get the most from your benefits and how to research your Medicare plan options using the Medicare. gov site. Please visit: https://bit. ly/3ub8byS to sign up for the class, as space is limited.