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Public TV stations to air CD7 debate

Regional public television stations will be airing a live debate between the candidates running for Congress in Minnesota’s Seventh Congressional District today. Prairie Public, a member station of PBS and NPR headquartered in Fargo, will be featuring a debate between U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach, and DFL challenger Erik Osberg. The debate will be moderated by Prairie Public News Director Dave Thompson. In addition to airing the debate on Prairie Public’s television and radio network, the debate will be streamed on Prairie Public’s YouTube Channel. The CD7 debate will start at 7 p.m. on Prairie Public…

Hwy. 19 close to completion

MARSHALL — Construction work on Minnesota Highway 19 in Marshall is getting close to completion, but the end of the project…

John Alcorn

Editor's Note: The Independent emailed three questions to the candidates for City Council in Ward 1. John Alcorn is the…

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Local Sports

Dawson-Boyd rolls past Lakeview in 49-12 home victory

DAWSON — Dawson-Boyd turned in a dominant performance on both sides of the ball, defeating Lakeview 49-12 at Dawson-Boyd High School behind a powerful rushing attack and a defensive touchdown. The Blackjacks built a 35-6 halftime lead and continued to pull away in the second half to secure the convincing victory. Aedyn Dahl opened…

Editorials

'Crazy' opportunity to support retail businesses

Any time a business closes in Marshall a lot of criticism is directed toward the city, especially on social media. While businesses do close now and then, new businesses are opening up as well. Take a stroll down Main Street and you will notice the changes. You will also find a vibrant retail atmosphere…

Letters to the Editor

Supporting well qualified woman on the ballot

I tuned in to the New Ulm League of Women Voters District 15 Candidate Forum recently. There was quite a contrast between the two Senate candidates in Andrea Boettger and Braxton Seifert. Boettger has accomplished much in her 47 years while Seifert is just getting started as a 21-year-old. Boettger was well spoken and…

Should the U.S. buy Russian diesel?