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Pedaling for a cause

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MARSHALL — In just a few days, Marshall’s Thomas Caron will be embarking on his 19th Ride Across Minnesota with Bike MS, a five-day bike ride to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis (MS). He continues to participate in the yearly fundraiser to support those close to him, with a family ...

National MS Bike Ride comes to Marshall

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MARSHALL — Bringing to southwest Minnesota an experience that participants and spectators can indulge in to support those fighting multiple sclerosis (MS), the 2025 National Bike MS: Ride Across Minnesota is taking place in Marshall this year. The National MS Society hosts dozens of rides ...

Lyon County Board OKs abatement for hotel project

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MARSHALL — A property tax abatement request for a proposed hotel development in Marshall passed the Lyon County Board on Tuesday. However, county commissioners were divided on whether the abatement term should be for four years, or a shorter time. During discussion of the request, ...

‘Birdie’ to take audiences back to ’50s

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TYLER — This weekend, audiences can go back to the days of poodle skirts and rock ‘n’ roll with the Tyler Area Arts Council’s summer musical. Performances of “Bye Bye Birdie” start Thursday night at the RTR Performing Arts Center in Tyler. The show should be lots of fun, said ...

Federal cuts eliminates Extension nutrition program

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MARSHALL — Federal funding cuts will end a nutrition education program for low-income families, Lyon County Commissioners learned this week. Ann Orren, the new southwest regional director for the University of Minnesota Extension, talked about cuts to the Extension’s SNAP-Ed program ...

Fatal grain bin accident reported near Milroy

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MILROY — A male individual was pronounced dead Wednesday morning after being trapped inside a grain bin near Milroy, the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office said. The Sheriff’s Office said the victim’s identity will be released at a later date. The incident is still under ...