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Free Mobile Food Pantry to be in Mullen June 3

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Food Bank for the Heartland will host a free Mobile Pantry in Mullen, Nebraska, on Wednesday, June 3 from 3:30 p.m. until supplies last. The mobile pantry will take place at the Hooker County Fairgrounds, located at 36531 Fairgrounds Road.
L-r: David, John, Ruby and Libby Kraye with Dr. Jerry Thompson in March. courtesy photos

L-r: David, John, Ruby and Libby Kraye with Dr. Jerry Thompson in March. courtesy photos

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Dr. Jerry Thompson has seen 5 generations of Krayes over 60 years

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
by Gerri Peterson Ranching and multigenerations go hand-in-hand for many Nebraska Sandhills operations.But Dr. Jerry Thompson of North Platte’s Stockman’s Vet Clinic can only think of one ranch family that has used him for five generations - and that’s the Kraye family south of Mullen.

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Word from the Range

Lyn Messersmith 5/20/2026 As The World Turns
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
“In times like these, it is helpful to remember that there have always been times like these.” Paul Harvey I was raised by people who lived through the Depression and the Dust Bowl. They never got over it, and neither did I.
Nebraska’s mild and dry winter set up the state for major wildfires early this spring. Graphic by Quentin Lueninghoener of Hanscom Park Studios for the Flatwater Free Press. Source: U.S. Drought Monitor and wildfire.gov.

Nebraska’s mild and dry winter set up the state for major wildfires early this spring. Graphic by Quentin Lueninghoener of Hanscom Park Studios for the Flatwater Free Press. Source: U.S. Drought Monitor and wildfire.gov.

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Starting fires helped contain a Nebraska wildfire - and ignited another

Anila Yoganathan Flatwater Free Press
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
This story is made possible through a partnership between Flatwater Free Press and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization.As the fast-moving blaze rolled toward Fire Chief Jason Schneider’s district in Cozad, he and his crew faced a literal uphill battle.

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Nebraska Beef Passport grand prize is $250 in fresh beef

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
by Madison Doeschot, Nebraska Beef Council The fourth annual Nebraska Beef Passport launched May 1st as part of the Nebraska Beef Council’s Beef Month celebration. The Beef Passport highlights over 40 restaurants and independent meat processors across the state that offer mouth-watering beef.
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Underutilized beef cuts that deliver value & flavor

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
by Adam Wegner, Nebraska Beef Council When it comes to putting delicious, satisfying meals on the table, beef offers far more than just the familiar steaks and roasts. In fact, some of the most flavorful and economical options in the meat case are also the most underutilized.

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Trees, shrubs for sale through Upper Loup NRD

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Upper Loup NRD has a wide variety of trees and shrubs for your spring planting needs. Whether you’re looking for hardy conifers, beautiful broadleaf trees, or versatile shrubs (all seedlings, bareroot and a few plugs), we have the perfect selection for your property.
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