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Tracy seeks AG help with mobile home park license

Local News August 5, 2026

MARSHALL — The city of Tracy and Southwest Health and Human Services are asking for the Minnesota Attorney General’s help in determining the future of a manufactured home park in Tracy. During Tuesday’s Lyon County Board meeting, commissioners voted to sign a letter seeking assistance in taking enforcement actions against the Cedar Lane Manufactured Home Park in Tracy. The letter to the Attorney General said Cedar Lane has been operating without a valid license since Nov. 24. SWHHS revoked the park’s license for failing to either build a storm shelter for residents, or to get ...

US stocks hold near records on hopes of an agreement with Iran

National News August 5, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks meandered to a mixed finish on Wall Street Wednesday and remained close to their records, while oil prices held steady. The uncertain trading on Wall Street followed two days of big gains that gave the week and August a strong start. Several big technology companies slumped, though, ultimately weighing down the market. The S&P 500 fell 12.97 points, or 0.2%, to close at 7,723.55. The index spent most of the day higher after surging to a record on Tuesday. "The coiled spring investors have been waiting for has finally released, with the S&P 500 Index surging ...

Two injured in crash near Amiret

Local News August 5, 2026

AMIRET — Two people were injured when a utility vehicle and a minivan collided at an intersection east of Amiret, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. The Sheriff’s Office said a 30-year-old Tracy man was cited for failure to stop at a stop sign. The man was also one of the people injured. Four children who were passengers in the minivan were not injured in the crash, the Sheriff’s Office said. The crash was reported around 4:57 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of 190th Street and 330th Avenue in Amiret Township. A 2014 John Deere Gator utility vehicle driven by a ...

Educating the community

Local News August 5, 2026

MARSHALL— First responders interacted with adults and youths with conversations and demonstrations during National Night Out on Tuesday. The event featured many activities for children, including several bouncy castles, a children's obstacle course, and a dance showcase from the Kayko baton ...

Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week

National News August 5, 2026

CAIRO — U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week, as Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement on the critical waterway that could ease pressure on the global economy and potentially help bring an end to the war. The United States, along ...

Iran and Oman are working on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments

International News August 4, 2026

CAIRO — Iran and Oman are inching toward a deal to reopen the disputed Strait of Hormuz and potentially help bring an end to the war. The emerging agreement calls for ships to enter the Persian Gulf through an Iranian-controlled route and exit through a route controlled by Oman, two ...