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Ride the rails for America’s 250th Anniversary

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 ...

Police report rising concerns over scooters

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 ...

Learning drone technology

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 ...

Finding her artistic voice

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 ...

Tentinger grand slams for MCC walk-off in state opener

ST. CLOUD — Gabe Tentinger played the hero for the Murray County Central baseball team as it snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in the Class A state quarterfinals on Thursday. The No. 4 Rebels faced a four-run deficit against No. 5 Ogilvie before forcing extra innings, and Tentinger ...

New Granite Falls C-Store to open June 22

GRANITE FALLS - Construction of the new C-Store in Granite Falls is nearing completion and a grand reopening is set for June 22, according to store officials. The former C-Store building was demolished and the $5.2 million construction project started started on Oct. 1. Besides the building, ...