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Digging out

MARSHALL — A large winter storm dumped almost 7 inches of wet, sloppy snow on the Marshall area on Sunday — but that won’t the final total. The National Weather Service said southwest Minnesota could see an additional 1 1/2 to 2 inches of snow through today. “It’s a strong storm ...

‘Getting in front of our customers’

MARSHALL — Part of the fun at the Marshall Home Show was getting an in-person look at home and outdoor products. On Saturday afternoon, the people visiting the Red Baron Arena climbed into the drivers’ seats of golf carts, checked out a pair of pontoons, and walked inside a camper and ...

Community Transit plans more bus stop improvements

MARSHALL — The city of Marshall will be teaming up with United Community Action Partnership to build several more new Community Transit bus shelters around the city. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Marshall City Council, council members voted to approve an agreement with UCAP to help with the ...

Fun and games at Boulder Estates

Photo by Dwayne Black Boulder Estates hosted the Eggstravaganza on Saturday afternoon. Besides the appearance of the Easter bunny, games, face painting and coloring contest were offered to children. The event raised $600 for Hope Harbor.

Marshall to explore J-turn at Tiger Drive

MARSHALL — In a January discussion of traffic safety in Marshall, the intersection of Tiger Drive and Minnesota Highway 23 came up as a key area of concern. “Currently the most concern is in the morning and in the afternoon – as students are arriving at (Marshall High School), and ...

The end of the storm

MARSHALL — On Tuesday, the Marshall area was still digging out after a winter storm system came through southwest Minnesota. Slippery road conditions and areas of poor visibility were also posing a hazard to area motorists. Lyon County had a “fair share” of traffic accidents on Monday ...