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‘We try and give more than we take’

Sometimes it’s best to stick with what people know. Take, for instance, Jim’s Clothing and Sporting Goods in Dawson. Four years ago Jordan Tollakson purchased the business from its founder, Jim Prestholdt. At the time of the sale — on Jan. 1, 2022 — Tollakson had one other store, ...

‘Very gratifying to receive such an award’

As the result of taking a creative and memorable approach to teaching, and solidifying the sense of belonging in her career path, Dr. Anita Gaul of Minnesota West Community and Technical College has received the prestigious honor of being named the 2026 Minnesota State Educator of the Year by ...

‘Art Stars’ on display

MARSHALL — Paintings, ink drawings, sculptures and even optical illusions – there’s a wide variety of art by area youth on display at the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council’s new gallery space in Marshall. This week, artists and visitors attended a reception for the annual High School ...

Council questions landscaping ordinance

MARSHALL — Questions about tree planting led to some discussion at Tuesday’s Marshall City Council meeting. Under an amended city ordinance, home builders will not have to meet city tree planting requirements in order to get a permanent certificate of occupancy on a new house. Council ...

Wabasso terminates contractor in city water project

WABASSO — The city of Wabasso will be terminating the general contractor in an improvement project for the city’s water treatment facility and wells. That action came after the city learned the general contractor had an issue with their performance and payment bonds, said Wabasso City ...

Rollover crash on College Drive

MARSHALL — A two-vehicle crash was reported at the intersection of Bruce Street and East College Drive on Friday afternoon. Marshall Police said no injuries were reported in the collision, but charges of running a stop light would be considered against one of the drivers involved. One of ...