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New apartment complex opens in Marshall

MARSHALL — The managers of a new apartment complex in Marshall said the city had a couple of key things that developers were looking for. “We like these kinds of communities,” said Josh, Koop, marketing manager at Prairie Lakes Management, LLC. Prairie Lakes is the management company ...

100 years of service to the community

TRACY — The Amiret Busy Bee 4-H club celebrated its 100-year anniversary during the 53rd annual pie social Tuesday night at the Wheels Across the Prairie Museum. The Amiret Busy Bees are a local 4-H club that participates in 4-H activities and competitions, including community service like ...

‘Close to the finish line’

MARSHALL — Construction of Marshall’s new Aquatic Center is getting closer to completion, but there are still plenty of important tasks that will need to be done before the center can open to swimmers, said Marshall Parks and Recreation Superintendent Preston Stensrud. “There’s just a ...

City awards demo bid for old facility

MARSHALL — As construction at the new Marshall Aquatic Center makes progress, the city of Marshall is also making future plans to demolish the old Aquatic Center near Legion Field Park. This week, the Marshall City Council awarded a $150,000 bid to Rogge Excavating, of Ghent, for the ...

Busy week of summer festivals ahead

It’s going to be a busy weekend in southwest Minnesota with summer festivals and special events planned in communities from Slayton to Dawson. Some of the events, like Balaton’s Fun Fest, are taking place on new dates. Organizers of Fun Fest listened to community feedback before trying ...

Marshall restaurant expanding

MARSHALL - More opportunities for summer fun are in the works as El Rancho Mexican Restaurant is undergoing an expansion project to include pickleball courts, sand volleyball courts and outdoor patio and bar. The expansion is expected to be completed by the end of the summer,according to ...