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Submit items for Beef Issue now!

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
It’s that time of year! The deadline for the Beef Issue, which will be published Thursday, May 21, is FRIDAY, MAY 15.Anyone who has a story (or story idea) and/or beef photo of anything related to ranching is encouraged to submit it to the Tribune!

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Dates for tractor/equipment safety training set

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
North Platte - The Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, in partnership with Nebraska Extension, has announced the dates for its annual tractor and equipment safety training courses.

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May Game and Parks education events

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in May.Don’t forget to purchase a Nebraska Vehicle Park Entry Permit to enter the state parks. Get one at OutdoorNebraska. gov or at state park entrances.
The Mullen Girl Scouts held their annual Mother/Daughter Salad Supper on Monday, April 13 at the Methodist Church. The Girl Scouts will be short a leader next year, if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Sooky Marks or Roxann Brown. Pictured above are the Daisy Girl Scouts, l-r: Stevie Johnson, Harper Barnes, Ruby Barney, Violet Stichka, Ryhme Pettit, Harper Myers, Brystol Call, Addison Mundorf, Ryann Walz, Doris Boland, Josey Boland, leader Emily Brown. Gerri Peterson

The Mullen Girl Scouts held their annual Mother/Daughter Salad Supper on Monday, April 13 at the Methodist Church. The Girl Scouts will be short a leader next year, if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Sooky Marks or Roxann Brown. Pictured above are the Daisy Girl Scouts, l-r: Stevie Johnson, Harper Barnes, Ruby Barney, Violet Stichka, Ryhme Pettit, Harper Myers, Brystol Call, Addison Mundorf, Ryann Walz, Doris Boland, Josey Boland, leader Emily Brown. Gerri Peterson

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Mullen Girl Scouts hold Mother/Daughter Salad Supper

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Mullen Girl Scouts hold Mother/Daughter Salad Supper

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Vanderheiden Run raises awareness of mental health

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Registration is open for the annual Tyler Vanderheiden Memorial Run, set for May 30 at Cody Park in North Platte.This race to raise awareness of mental health doubles as a fundraiser for Nebraska Game and Parks state park trails.
Jill Buchfinck took this photo last Friday night where she was among at least 10 other fire rigs sitting at the Eclipse Church in case the wind picked up and moved the fire closer. Jill Buchfinck

Jill Buchfinck took this photo last Friday night where she was among at least 10 other fire rigs sitting at the Eclipse Church in case the wind picked up and moved the fire closer. Jill Buchfinck

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Days of fires in Mullen area caused by lightning

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
by Gerri Peterson Lightning again sparked fires in the area last week, accompanied by strong winds.
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