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A novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps reduce the chances of melanoma patients' tumors returning

National News October 22, 2026

WASHINGTON — A first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine is significantly reducing the chances that melanoma patients' tumors come back, according to results of a major study released Thursday by drugmakers Moderna and Merck. The vaccine was custom-brewed for each patient to match their tumor. Adding it to a standard post-surgery treatment reduced by 42% the risk of melanoma returning two years after surgery, according to the most advanced study to date of this new strategy for fighting cancer. "The field has been looking for a win and I think this one is a big one," said Dr. Hussein Tawbi ...

MN Senate candidates talk issues

Local News October 22, 2026

MARSHALL — Area candidates for Minnesota state Senate weighed in on topics from taxes to education and child care, during a forum in Marshall. Senate District 15 candidates Andrea Boettger and Braxton Seifert took part in the Wednesday night event. Boettger, a Democrat, and Seifert, a Republican, are running for the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Gary Dahms. Senate District 15 includes Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine, Lyon, Redwood and Brown Counties, and part of Blue Earth County. Boettger and Seifert were asked to give their positions on Minnesota’s tax climate. Boettger said ...

MN House candidates take part in forum

Local News October 22, 2026

MARSHALL — House District 15A candidates for the Minnesota Legislature weighed in on key topics like agriculture and economic issues this week, during a forum event in Marshall on Wednesday night. Minnesota House of Representatives candidates Brad Hennen and DFL Nathan Schmig answered questions from the audience and moderators. Hennen, the Repbublican candidate, and Schmig, the DFL candidate, are running for the House seat currently held by Rep. Chris Swedzinski. House District 15A includes Lyon, Yellow Medicine and Lac qui Parle Counties, as well as the city of Granite Falls in ...

Figueroa hired as Lyon Co. jail admin

Local News October 22, 2026

MARSHALL — Lyon County commissioners approved the hiring of a new county jail administrator this week. Gabriel Figueroa was approved as the permanent jail administrator after serving as an interim administrator. Lyon County Human Resources Director Aurora Heard said the county advertised and interviewed for the jail administrator position after former jail administrator Brad Marks retired in August. Figueroa was being recommended for the job. Figueroa’s annual salary would be $100,000, Heard said. Commissioners voted to approve the hire, effective Aug. 21. Figueroa has served ...

Braxton Seifert

Local News October 22, 2026

Personal (please list occupation, education and family Loan Officer with Minnwest Bank. Owner of Silver Dollar Property Company and Silver Dollar Auction Company. Graduate of World Wide College of Auctioneering. Progressing to Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Southwest ...

Sharp drops for AI stocks overwhelm markets worldwide as oil prices jump

National News October 22, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest shudder for stocks in the artificial-intelligence industry pulled markets lower worldwide on Thursday, while oil prices hit their highest levels since May on worries about the war with Iran. The S&P 500 fell 1.2% for its worst day since July, while the Nasdaq composite tumbled 2.6%. The weakness for tech stocks was so overwhelming that it masked strength for the rest of the U.S. market, where the majority of stocks actually rose. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 11 points, or less than 0.1%. AI-related stocks have been swinging on worries that their ...