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‘Finally’ the first day of school

Local News

MARSHALL — Buses took to their routes and students met up with new and returning friends as the first day of school officially got underway Wednesday morning for the Marshall Public School District. As crossing guards manned the street corners, buses filled the Marshall streets, and ...

MPS officials detail cuts to be made if referendum voted down

Local News

MARSHALL — Marshall Public School district officials have revealed what specific roles and programs face being eliminated if the upcoming voter-led $2 million, 10-year operating referendum does not pass. “(I) just wanted to be very transparent with our community and our stakeholders as ...

Corrections officers receive lifesaving awards

Local News

MARSHALL — A group of correctional officers took fast action to save the life of an inmate at the Lyon County Jail last month, Sheriff Eric Wallen said. During Tuesday’s Lyon County Board meeting, Wallen presented life-saving awards to Correctional Sgt. Sean Kirk, Correctional Sgt. ...

Russell man sentenced in illegal hunting incident

Local News

MARSHALL — A Russell man charged with shooting a deer from his vehicle pleaded guilty this week to unlawful transportation of wild animals, Lyon County court records said. Shawn Andrew Peterson, 56, received two years probation and had his hunting license suspended for three years, court ...

Appeals court upholds ruling against former MMS principal

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A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling against a former Marshall Middle School principal. Last week, the Eighth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals rejected claims that Marshall Public Schools violated Mary Kay Thomas’ First Amendment rights. In an opinion filed Aug. 26, a panel ...

Crime for Sept. 4

News of Record

RUSSELL — A Beaver Creek man, 39, was arrested for driving after revocation in a traffic stop at 11:07 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Minnesota Highway 23 and Lyon County Road 13, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. MARSHALL — A Marshall woman, 32, was cited for failure to ...