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Judge denies Kennedy Center request for pause in ruling ordering Trump's name removed from building

National News June 12, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge on Friday denied a request from the Kennedy Center to pause a ruling ordering President Donald Trump's name removed from building. Unless the Kennedy Center decides to appeal the decision from U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, the decision raises the prospect that Trump's name will be removed from the building. In his ruling last month, Cooper said only Congress could institute a change to the Kennedy Center's name and ordered that references to Trump be removed by Friday. A Kennedy Center spokesperson didn't immediately comment on the ruling. ...

US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan's prime minister says

International News June 12, 2026

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's prime minister said Friday the United States and Iran have agreed to wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators were working with both sides to finalize a deal. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the U.S. and Iran ...

Police report rising concerns over scooters

Local News June 12, 2026

MARSHALL — Bikes and scooters with electric motors are becoming a more popular way to get around. But at the same time, Marshall Police have been hearing a growing number of safety concerns about young people riding them. “The last few weeks, I have received so many comments and complaints, and heard so many frustrations from other people within our community,” Marshall Public Safety Director Jim Marshall said this week, as he spoke to the Marshall City Council. Marshall said the MPD is working to try and educate people about Minnesota’s age and safety restrictions on motorized ...

Learning drone technology

Local News June 12, 2026

MARSHALL - The Lyon County 4-H hosted a drone program for youths in grades fifth through eighth to teach skills in repair, coding and navigating drones with a first person camera. The program involved four days of practice. Monday included learning about different types of drones and how to properly fly them. Tuesday and Wednesday had students coding, and Thursday concluded with 4-H staff teaching the student how to use a first-person drone camera. Gorden Lancaster Clark said he loves coding and seeing how the drone would react. “It's insane,” said Clark. “I put the things ...

Ride the rails for America's 250th Anniversary

Local News June 12, 2026

MONTEVIDEO - Train enthusiasts and history lovers have the unique opportunity starting July 17 as local non-profit "Friends of the 261" works with the city of Montevideo to bring a three-day long excursion on rail throughout rural Minnesota. Taking stops along the way for food and to enjoy the sites. The event was meant to take place on July 4, however scheduling conflicts and busy schedules made that difficult. Determined to continue the event, The Friends of the 261 and Montevideo pushed the date back a few weeks. “We just kinda shoved the coal in the steam engine and plunged ...

Finding her artistic voice

Local News June 12, 2026

MARSHALL — Jammie Niemeyer said she’s been creating art for as long as she can remember — ever since she could pick up a pencil. “I have always loved to draw, doodle, and paint so much that, when I was in school, I would sometimes get in trouble with teachers for doodling on ...