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Craziness along Highway 19

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MARSHALL — The Ag Plus Marshall West convenience store on Country Club Drive is normally a busy place for morning coffee, manager Aaron Yoakum said. “Usually the town talk of Marshall happens here,” he said. But things have changed this summer, as a major highway reconstruction ...

Cottonwood splash pad gets $350K in federal funding

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COTTONWOOD — Plans to start work on a splash pad and beach restoration at a lakeside park in Cottonwood can take a step forward, as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources receives $350,000 in federal grant funding. Cottonwood City Administrator Teather Bliss said the city is ...

A ride for a cause

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ARCO — As motorcycles started pulling up outside the Arco fire hall Saturday morning, people were looking forward to a good ride on a beautiful day. “This is one of my favorite runs,” said Lynd resident David Thooft. “It just seems like the stops are great.” Another good thing ...

Action-packed weekend

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Photo by Dwayne Black Cottonwood Coming Home Days and the Murray County Classic Draft Horse Show in Slayton drew big crowds this past weekend, according to event officials. “All the events were very well attended. I think the weather helped immensely,” said Stacey Broberg, chair of the ...

Lyon County commissioners approve 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, ...

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 ...