After more than four decades of service, leadership, and dedication, Darwin Kruse has announced his retirement, marking the end of an extraordinary chapter in the history of First National Bank. Darwin’s journey with First National Bank began on February 1, 1983.

Residents, landowners, and farmers from across southwest Minnesota will caravan 107 miles on Saturday, September 12, following the proposed route of a 765,000-volt transmission line through Pipestone, Murray, Nobles, and Jackson counties.

This year marks our nation’s 250th anniversary, and we’re celebrating in style! At every home event this school year, we’ll honor America with a live performance of the National Anthem — and YOU could be the one to lead it. Vocalist? Instrumentalist? Soloist? Group? Teacher? Family? Team? All are welcome! See Mr.

Emmerson Meyeran and instructor Ryan Koopman Warrior Training Academy KENPO KARATE students had a successful day of competition Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Twin Cities Rumble in Blaine, Minnesota.

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An example of an ordinance for electric-assisted bicycles, motorized bicycles, and motorized foot scooters was reviewed by the Fulda City Council during their September 1, 2026 meeting. (The date had been changed due to Labor Day.)

Although several design options have been discussed for a fire hall renovation, the Slayton City Council on Tuesday decided to meet with the full fire department and get their input. The different designs all have strong points, but according to Slayton City Administrator Josh Malchow, the biggest question – other than cost – is whether an addition to the hall is meant to house people or apparatus.

SCHOOL MENU Monday, September 14: Breakfast: Banana Bread, Yogurt, Fruit Choices, Fruit Juice, Milk. Lunch: Chicken and Waffles or Turkey/Swiss Sandwich, Steamed Carrots, Chilled Pears, Milk.

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The MCC Volleyball team played their second game of the season this past Thursday night. The Rebels were on the road to Cottonwood to take on the Lakeview Lakers who were playing their third game of the season with one win and one loss to open the season. The one loss was to the RTR Knights one of the state ranked teams in the area this season. The Rebels were coming off a 3-1 loss at Canby on Tuesday night and were hoping to turn it around on Thursday.