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‘A great opportunity to celebrate’

MARSHALL — There were a handful of members, volunteers and awards to recognize at this year’s annual Lyon County 4-H Round Up banquet on Sunday night at Living Word Lutheran Church. Members associated with the Lyon County 4-H gathered to socialize, while being able to honor a handful of ...

Draft of Lyon County comprehensive plan presented to board

MARSHALL — For the past year, Lyon County has been looking at its goals stretching 20 or more years into the future. On Tuesday, Lyon County Commissioners heard an overview of a proposed new county comprehensive plan. Minnesota state law requires a comprehensive plan for the county to ...

Monday night fire displaces Marshall residents

MARSHALL — A Monday night fire displaced the residents of a Marshall apartment building. An American Red Cross spokesperson said Tuesday that a total of six people were affected by the fire. Marshall Fire Chief Quentin Brunsvold said no injuries were reported to people, but a dog in one of ...

Business owner pleads guilty to threat charge

MARSHALL — A Marshall business owner pleaded guilty in Lyon County District Court to charges of making terroristic threats. Gregory Taylor, 78, entered an Alford plea to the charges at a Tuesday court hearing. In an Alford plea, Taylor maintains that he is innocent, but understands that ...

Apartment fire displaces Marshall residents

MARSHALL — A Monday night fire displaced the residents of a Marshall apartment building. An American Red Cross spokesperson said Tuesday that a total of six people were affected by the fire. Marshall Fire Chief Quentin Brunsvold said no injuries were reported to people, but a dog in one of ...

Marshall utility rate hearing is Wednesday

MARSHALL — Marshall Municipal Utilities is looking at raising electric and water rates for customers starting next year. The recommended rate increases will be the focus of a public hearing Wednesday. The hearing will start at 4:30 p.m., in the board and meeting room at MMU’s office on ...