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Regional economist finds ‘nervousness’ in SW MN

MARSHALL — A regional economist with the U.S. Federal Reserve found that there is a "sense of nervousness" among businesspeople in southwest Minnesota. Erick Garcia Luna, a regional economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, was in Marshall and Lamberton last week to meet with ...

‘It’s going to be a sad day’

RUTHTON — 21-year-old twins Jenna and Cody Lingen are the two youngest parishioners of Peace Lutheran Church. The next youngest is their mother. They sat at the tables downstairs eating breakfast, reflecting on the church's final year and what life will be without it. "Peace Lutheran to us, ...

Municipal liquor sales down in 2025

MARSHALL — Last year, sales were down a little at Marshall’s municipal liquor store, Tall Grass Liquor manager Eric Luther said this week. In an annual report to the Marshall City Council, Luther said overall sales in 2025 were at around $7.19 million, a decrease of about $228,000 from ...

Ghent Fire Department builds tanker truck

GHENT — Fire Chief Bill Maertens and his crew of 23 volunteer firefighters at the Ghent Fire Department saved nearly $200,000 by opting to research, buy parts, weld and paint the department's new tanker truck. Maertens said he’s been looking for an opportunity to work on a project like ...

Habitat breaks ground for new home

MARSHALL — It was the first step toward a new home for a Lyon County family. On Monday, local officials and contractors gathered to break ground for a Habitat for Humanity house in Marshall. Ground work for a new home on Brussels Court is planned to start later this week, said Kayla Klein, ...

Lyon Co. Fair starts Wednesday

MARSHALL — Fair time is back again in Lyon County. Organizers and exhibitors are getting ready to host a full schedule of events in Marshall. The 2026 Lyon County Fair runs Wednesday through Sunday, bringing back lots of returning favorites like midway rides, live music and grandstand ...