The Murray County Board of Commissioners met in a lengthy session on February 2nd. Commissioner Molly Malone served as Chair with all members of the Board present for the meeting.

Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, announced the students named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2021-22 academic year. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students who have a minimum of 12 credit hours with grade-point averages at 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale).

Thank you to the Cameron 4-H Club, they put together care packages for the Bus Drivers to thank them for all they do. Feb. 23rd is Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Pictured: Chuck Ludolph, Denny Anderson, Austin Ludolph, Sandy Ludolph, Tyler Ludolph, Cole Ludolph, Kevin Anderson, Chuck Benda and Joe Weidert. Not pictured: Ann Muecke, Shelly Onken, Matt Kopperud, Henry Veldhuisen, Mark Carlson, Mark Benda, Scott Kleve and Angie Brinks.

On Sunday, piano students each performed two solos by memory before the adjudicator, Mrs. Karen Olsen of Canby, to receive a rating score that accumulates year to year. This event is sponsored by the local music club, Successful Music Making. This music teachers’ club is an affiliate of the Minnesota Federation of Music Clubs and the National Federation of Music Clubs.

Question: I heard you talk about bridge decks freezing up on the radio, can you please write about it? Answer: An icy bridge’s most dangerous threat is their element of surprise - they catch drivers off guard. Even though the main roadway may appear relatively safe, bridges, overpasses and exit and entrance ramps can be icy.

Hospice of Murray County appreciates donations given in January 2022 in memory of the following: Helen Amundson, Dottie Muecke, Dale Holmes, Don Grant, Tom Spielmann, Carl Lindberg, Kathy Byrne, Wilma Gray, Bette Meinerts, Jon Ronstad, Arlyn Bentson, Dan Martin, Leona Kottke, Gregg Hoffman, Marilyn Zinnel, Dennis Ruppert, Past Members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Blessed be their memory..

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 NIV While the cliché that “time heals all wounds” may not be literally true in every case, it is amazing what a difference a day or two can make. When the wound is an emotional wound, sometimes we get over it quite quickly, in minutes or hours rather than days or weeks.

February is American Heart Month, a monthly recognition of the importance of keeping our hearts healthy. While there are many ways we should keep up on our health, such as regular healthcare screenings and checkups, eating healthy, and getting enough exercise- it can seem daunting when we think about doing it all at once. However, there are small daily habits we can develop that will maintain and improve the health of our hearts without being overwhelmed:

The story is told of Satan accusing Martin Luther of all his sins. (On the other hand, the Holy Spirit speaks of the precious blood of Christ that washes the child of God whiter than snow. The Reformer said to Satan, “Make a list of them all, but at the bottom write,’ The blood of Jesus Christ cleanses from all sin.” It’s a wonderful life when you know you’re in right standing with God. You have His love, joy, and peace. Your sins are forgiven, your conscience is clear and you have assurance of everlasting life. Those outside of Christ can not experience those things and they will never be the person God intends them to be unless they find their place in Christ.

Monday, February 14: Tater Tot Casserole, French Cut Green Beans, Warm Peaches, Cookie, Dinner Roll/Margarine, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, February 15: Chicken Wild Rice Soup, Broccoli, Pineapple, Cookie, Lowfat Milk.