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MARSHALL — Assault reported at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday on the 700 block of East Southview Drive is under investigation, Marshall Police said. MINNEOTA — A 26-year-old woman was cited for speeding at 12:46 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Lyon County Road 10 and County Road 61, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. MARSHALL — Theft of gasoline from an outbuilding was reported at 7:44 a.m. Tuesday on the 2700 block of 265th Street, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. MARSHALL — A 17-year-old boy was arrested for auto theft at 7:34 a.m. Tuesday on the 400 block of ...

Most US stocks rise, but drops for tech pull Wall Street lower

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NEW YORK (AP) — Most of Wall Street rose Wednesday, but drops for some influential technology stocks pulled the market lower. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% for its eighth loss in 11 days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 13 points, or less than 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.7%. General Mills helped lead the market and climbed 8.5% after the company behind the Cheerios and Progresso brands reported better results for the latest quarter than analysts expected. It also announced a plan to cut $3 billion in costs over four years. Three out of every five stocks within the ...

One injured in Hwy. 68 crash

Local News

REDWOOD COUNTY — A Lucan woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday evening on Minnesota Highway 68 in Redwood County, the Minnesota State Patrol said. Sandra Jean Witzke, 73, was transported to Avera Marshall Medical Center with non life-threatening injuries, the State Patrol said. The crash was reported at 6:17 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 68 and Redwood County Road 8. A 2009 Chevrolet Impala driven by Witzke was eastbound on Highway 68 when it went off the road and hit a sign, the State Patrol said. After hitting the sign, the vehicle went back across the ...

Beef x Dairy Insights – Calf Development Track

Ag and Extension

With beef x dairy calf prices at record highs, every early-life calf management decision matters. Early-life management, including colostrum, nutrition, health protocols, and stress management, can have lasting effects on a calf’s health, performance, efficiency, and overall value. Thesetopics and more will be discussed at the upcoming Beef x Dairy Insights: Calf Care & Early Management program, held July 21 and 22. UMN Dairy Extension Specialist Dr. Brad Heins will present “Early Life Nutrition for Beef-on-Dairy Crossbred Calves,” highlighting the importance of high-quality ...

The freedom of the outdoors

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MARSHALL — Joseph Wittkamp is already an athlete who has competed in wheelchair basketball, softball and power lifting. But a new trackchair built in Marshall will still open up new opportunities for him, he said. “I’m excited. This is going to be a game-changer for me when it comes ...