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David Gruhot

Personal (please list occupation, education and family): I am the Vice President of D & G Excavating, Inc. I attended Holy Redeemer School from Preschool through 8th grade, then graduated from Marshall Senior High School…

Shelby Eischens

Personal (please list occupation, education and family): My husband and I moved to Lynd about 5 years ago, we have…

Vickie Radloff

Personal (please list occupation, education and family): Vickie Radloff retired educator =47 years as a teacher. sub or para. Mn.…

'It's nice having it done'

MARSHALL — The construction work that updated part of Minnesota Highway 19 in Marshall came with its own challenges for…

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Local Sports

SMSU cross country places fifth and sixth at Mount Marty Invite

YANKTON – The Southwest Minnesota State women’s and men’s cross country squads competed in its final meet prior to the conference championships on Thursday at the Mount Marty Lancer Invite held at Fox Run Golf Course. The SMSU women’s team placed fifth with 153 points, while the men’s team finished sixth closing with 146…

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

Vote Seifert for state senator

 As a life long resident of southwest Minnesota, I am proud to be voting for Braxton Seifert for state senator.  Braxton has been a very involved member of our communities, serving as a member of the Lyon County Corn & Soybean Growers, giving communion as a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, active in…

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Local Columns

More than a phone policy: Preparing students for success

One of the greatest responsibilities we have as a school district is preparing students not only for graduation, but for life beyond our classrooms. That means helping students develop academic knowledge, strong character, healthy relationships, and the self-regulation skills they will need to succeed in college, careers, and their communities. This year, Marshall High…

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Obituaries

John Kruk

MAPLE GROVE — Mass of Christian Burial for John Kruk, 61, of Maple Grove, formerly of Ivanhoe, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at St. Dionysius Catholic Church in Tyler. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Tyler. A sharing of memories will begin at 5:30 p.m.,…