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Grazing bids sought for Lincoln Co. refuge land

LINCOLN COUNTY – When wildlife refuge land near the border of Lincoln and Lyon Counties was opened for grazing in 2024, it wasn’t only livestock farmers who benefited, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist Brandon Semel said. It was also something that helped keep the grassland healthy. Now, the Fish and Wildlife Service is again seeking bidders for cash rent cattle grazing in Lincoln County. The Big Stone Wetland Management District is accepting bids for three grazing units, ranging in size from 140 to 480 acres. Bids will be due by noon on Oct. 16.…

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Local Sports

Laleman scores five touchdowns as Lakeview routs YME

GRANITE FALLS — Beau Laleman scored five total touchdowns for the Lakeview football team on Friday night as the Lakers routed Yellow Medicine East. Lakeview scored 16 points in each of the first two quarters and never let up, cruising to a 64-6 win. Laleman finished as the Lakers’ leading rusher with six carries…

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

November election an opportunity to change course

Well, gas prices have doubled since the war started. To justify what has happened with the sharp increase, we hear about how high gas prices were in 2022, from the same people that were complaining about it then. Only now we are hearing from these people that it isn’t that bad. First let’s see…

Will the renewed investigation at Cornell result in any convictions?

Local Columns

Celebrating Ruth’s visit to Sleepy Eye

You might have heard. Babe Ruth played in Sleepy Eye. For thirty years, I’ve tugged and pulled at that game in every possible way. My fascination with that day in my hometown’s history began when I was doing research for the Brown County Historical Society 30 years ago for an exhibit: “Baseball and Brown…

Features

Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries

Obituaries

Karen Zahnow

GARY, S.D. — Services for Karen Zahnow, 71, of Gary, S.D. will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Canby. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Houseman Funeral Home-Birk Chapel in Canby, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service at…