Serving others in a humble capacity comes from the recognition that its significance is not derived from who witnesses our service, but instead, whom we are serving. In this way, we should seek out the performance of good deeds in private, and understand that our service is a personal choice, and never a contract with someone else. While we may sometimes feel that our good acts go unnoticed, we can reinforce our desires to do good for others in understanding our service is measured not by the praise it brings to us, but the good that it brings to others. Simply, we are asked to serve others with the expectation that the single benefit is the grace we receive from God, rather than the attention we receive from others.

Monday, February 2: Baked Pork Chop, Pork Gravy, Scalloped Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Wheat Bread & Margarine, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie, 1% Milk. Tuesday, February 3: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Sliced Carrots, Rice Pilaf, Applesauce Cup, Wheat Dinner Roll & Margarine, 1% Milk.

Looking for a fun way to improve your balance, strength, and independence? Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) exercise classes are designed for adults age 65+ and are held in one-hour sessions.

A motion to remain a shotgun-only county for deer hunting failed on Tuesday during a Murray County Commissioners meeting, meaning that rifles will be allowed during the 2026 season. Board Chair Mark Carlson led off the discussion by stating he had no strong feelings on the matter and would therefore act in a manner that represented the ratio of people who had contacted him to discuss the subject, adding that most of them were against allowing rifles.

Fulda Heritage Society will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5, Fulda Senior Dining at 7:00 pm..

Join us for the University of Minnesota Extension Winter Crops Day and Small Grains Program, Thursday, Feb. 19, at the 4-H Building, 3048 Broadway Ave., in Slayton. Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the program running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Whether you farm or work with farmers, this program is a great opportunity to hear the latest University-based research and information around corn, soybean, and small grain production issues and management strategies. The morning session will highlight corn and soybean production systems while the afternoon session will focus on small grains.

Murray County Medical Center will host a community blood drive on Tuesday, February 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in support of local patients and the community’s blood supply. To schedule an appointment, donors may visit www.cbblifeblood. org, select “donate now,” “blood drive calendar,” choose February 3rd and click on “Murray County Medical Center” or call Community Blood Bank at 605-331-3222. All blood donors will receive a $20 Subway gift card as a token of appreciation. “The demand for blood donations remains critically high at Community Blood Bank,” states Ken Versteeg, Executive Director. “A particularly intense cold and flu season has prevented many regular donors from giving blood, creating shortages that make it difficult to meet hospital needs. Blood requirements are constantly shifting and unpredictable, and maintaining a stable supply requires community volunteers to step forward with this life-saving gift. We welcome both new donors and returning supporters to join us on February 3rd. Every donation helps ensure we’re prepared for whatever comes our way this winter.”

Murray County Early Childhood Initiative (ECI) is bringing back one of their favorite fundraisers and looking for volunteers to go to jail! Originally an event that took place during the Murray County Fair, residents would sit inside the ECI jail on the courthouse lawn and make phone calls, trying to raise at least $100 “bail” to get out. That money would go to support ECI endeavors, which include Touch-A-Truck, Wiggle-A-While, kid concerts, free books at a variety of events, FRED (Families Reading Every Day) events and more.

Question: I travel a lot and I see a number of people making some poor choices when it comes to passing semis and large vehicles. There is no way these big rigs can stop in time when people do these unsafe maneuvers. Can you write about this?

Please do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. MN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Remington John Parker, Westbrook, MN, Deer Hunting - May Not Hunt with Aid or Use of Bait - $885.