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Marshall man charged with drug possession

MARSHALL — A Marshall man is being charged with drug possession after a search allegedly found drugs including a large amount of marijuana, mushrooms and other drugs at his home. Kasey Roy Westberg, 39, appeared in Lyon County District Court on Oct. 1 on two counts of first degree drug possession and one count of possessing more than two pounds of cannabis. On Oct. 5, an amended criminal complaint added three counts of first degree drug possession, and charges of possessing more than two kilograms of cannabis concentrate, Lyon County court records said. A criminal complaint alleges ...

A century of connection to SW Minn.

LYND — Harold Mellenthin lived most of his 100 years in Lyon County, on the same farm where he was born. Over that time he raised a family, farmed and worked to support conservation. He was also a source of knowledge about local history, according to neighbors and family ...

A project ‘really cool to see’

MARSHALL — When he started planning his Eagle Scout project, Aiden White had some definite ideas. “I wanted to do something involving sports,” White said. That got him looking at sports and recreation facilities in his local community. “I thought about all the places in Marshall ...

Quilt show this weekend in Marshall

MARSHALL — There’s a lot of excitement building for the Threadbenders Quilt Guild quilt show this weekend, organizers said. On Saturday and Sunday, visitors will not only be able to see displays of quilts at the Marshall Adult Community Center, but they can take in a trunk show presented ...

Beatles tribute band to perform Saturday

MARSHALL — More than 60 years ago, the Beatles first appeared before an American audience on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” A Hard Days Night Beatles Tribute Band plans to bring that same energy to Marshall on Saturday. The group will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Schwan Community Center ...