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Lyon County Board to take closer look at budget cuts

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MARSHALL — Lyon County commissioners will be taking a look at where to make budget cuts, after being faced with an unusually high levy increase for 2026. At Tuesday night’s Truth in Taxation meeting, commissioners said they would hold a meeting Dec. 23 for the purposes of discussing cuts ...

Homeowners and renters encouraged to apply for EAP funds

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NEW ULM — Eligible renters and homeowners are encouraged to apply for Federal Energy Assistance Program (EAP) funding released Dec. 1, according to the Minnesota Department of Commerce. The free program provides an average benefit of about $550, plus support to respond to emergencies. ...

When temperatures plunge, heating service calls rise

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NEW ULM — As the outside air temperature drops, the number of heating service calls go up, according to local service providers. Heating technicians mentioned a few things people should do to prepare their living quarters for winter. “People should ensure they change their furnace ...

A canine Christmas

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MARSHALL — Taking pictures with Santa can sometimes be a little chaotic – especially when you’re trying to get a puppy to pose for the photo. “It can be hard to get them to look at us,” said photographer Katelyn Croat. Croat and her coworkers came prepared to get their subjects’ ...

‘People need their news’

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TRACY — A change in ownership is coming for three weekly newspapers in Lincoln County starting Jan. 1. The new publishers say they’re focused on keeping local news coverage alive. “The biggest thing is, we don’t like to see small-town newspapers close,” said Per Peterson, one of the ...

CodeRED emergency alerts discontinued after cyberattack

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MARSHALL — A service used to send emergency alerts to Lyon County residents’ phones has been discontinued after a cyberattack last month. Sheriff Eric Wallen said weather warning alerts from the CodeRED platform will no longer be available. Wallen said Onsolve, the provider of the ...