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Minor injuries in Marshall scooter accident

MARSHALL — A juvenile received minor injuries in a collision between an electric scooter and a motor vehicle on Friday, Marshall Police said. The accident was reported at 5:55 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and Minnesota Highway 23, Marshall Police said. A 2004 Subaru Crosstrek was struck by an e-scooter driven by a juvenile, Police said. The juvenile was transported to Avera Marshall Medical Center with a suspected minor injury, Police said. There was minor damage reported to the Subaru in the accident.

Splash to open Aug. 4

MARSHALL — The city announced this week that the ribbon cutting ceremony for The Splash Marshall Aquatic Center will be…

106 years old

DAWSON — Blanche Benson celebrated her 106th birthday on Tuesday eating cupcakes and chatting with other residents the Johnson Memorial…

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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

Parent support group may be able to help

To the editor: The teenage years bring incredible growth, but they can also bring challenges that leave families feeling unsure of where to turn. Many teens today are navigating intense school stress, pressure to perform, and the constant comparison that comes with social media. Others are quietly struggling with anxiety, depression, or emotional overwhelm.…

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Local Columns

Recalling the day my dad lost his right arm

Writing a column isn’t usually physically challenging. Unless you count wracking my brain. Sometimes I pull a muscle in my cerebellum. Today I’m having to work at this. Wednesday morning, I had carpal tunnel surgery on my right wrist. I wasn’t sure if I would be able to type after that. But here I…

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Obituaries

Jamie (James) Dean Jelen

CANBY—Jamie (James) Dean Jelen, 52, of Canby, MN, died peacefully at his home on July 25, 2026, surrounded by his family, following a courageous eight-year battle with metastatic prostate cancer.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Friday, July 31, 2026 at St. Leo Catholic Church in St. Leo, MN with Fr. Tanner…