SLEEPY EYE — About 11 years ago, Mark Portner said he got tired of seeing his farmland flooding and washing away so he decided to begin the transition from conventional farming to using sustainable techniques for improved soil health. “I gained a better understanding of soil, how it works ...
MARSHALL — A trio of Southwest Minnesota State University volleyball players made their own music as they helped direct traffic during check-in for youth volleyball camp at the university. On Thursday afternoon, Lindsay Kruse played guitar as she, Tatem Schmidt and Maddy Range waited for ...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East. Back-and-forth ...
PROVO, Utah (AP) — The defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing told his roommate "he wishes he hadn't done it" the day after the conservative activist was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University, a recording played in court revealed Thursday. Lance Twiggs, who was also defendant Tyler Robinson's romantic partner, said in an interview with law enforcement that the interaction with Robinson happened in their apartment in southeastern Utah, more than 200 miles (320 kilometers) from where Kirk was shot. Later that same day — and only about an hour before ...
MARSHALL — The Lyon County Environmental Department is asking some Marshall residents to start making sure they put out their recycling the night before pickup is scheduled. Starting July 20, curbside recycling collection on Mondays will be done earlier in the morning, said environmental technician Stephanie Bethke-DeJaeghere. “Due to a shortage of recycling drivers, they are going to be starting (pickup) at 3 a.m.,” she said. Monday recycling customers in Marshall will need to put their carts out the night before pickup. The new schedule will be in place until further notice, ...
MARSHALL — How many pieces of candy can you get for $200? Show up at around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday in downtown Marshall, walk up to the big fire truck parked on Main Street and look up. All those pieces of candy will be falling from a aerial basket. The candy drop is just one of many ...
