The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for two Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) grants that help Minnesota farmers strengthen their operations in the face of biosecurity threats and extreme weather.

Question: I want to make sure my child is safe in the car, but I’ve heard that some car seats sold online are fake or don’t meet U.S. safety standards.

November 13, 2025 1:36 a.m. - Received request for an ambulance in Lake Sarah Township, Lake Shetek First Responders were paged and Lyon County was contacted for Tracy Ambulance.

By Crystal Reith Pastor Anna Tucker says she felt God calling her to the ministry for as long as she can remember. “I don’t remember wanting to be anything else,” said the Colorado Springs, Colorado native.

By: Joanne Bergman During the Nov. 18 Murray County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board approved a letter of support and financial support to a grant that would enable Lismore Telephone to expand its fiber network two miles into the City of Fulda. The grant, if received, will allow for two hubs within the city at this time. Those hubs will give Lismore Telephone capability to expand services in two phases to 785 residents and commercial sites. The board approved financial support of 20 percent of the cost, at $36,000. They have been setting aside funds each year to support fiber network within the county. Commissioners said they are cognizant of the fact that there are other communities within the county without access to high-speed internet and that this is only a start to finding the solution.

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Christmas in Garvin is Sunday, December 7th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the American Legion Auxiliary Hall just 1 Block off of Hwy 59 at 200 2nd Street. Kids are invited to bring their Christmas wish letters, visit with Santa, and participate in craft activities! Treat bags for the youngsters. Fire truck rides available. Adults are invited to come visit, have lunch & Christmas goodies, and get their photo taken with Santa too. Sponsored by the Garvin Business Club.

On Friday November 28th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fulda’s Parade of LIghts will take place on Saturday, December 8th at 6 p.m. This year’s theme is Hawaiian Christmas, and it is time to submit float registration forms.

The Murray County Christmas Project is again planning to provide toys and gifts to over 300 eligible children in Murray County. We are accepting donations of toys and gifts for children 0 through 11 years of age. We also need stocking caps and mittens. Monetary gifts are also accepted to help with the purchase of gift items.