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Showing ‘Colors of Winter’

MARSHALL — Marshall area residents have been getting into the spirit of the holidays by decorating their homes and yards – and they’re helping raise money for charity too. As of Friday, more than 300 votes have been cast in the second annual Colors of Winter holiday home decorating ...

Caution urged for ice fishing in SW MN

MARSHALL — Southwest Minnesota has been hit by some blasts of cold and wintry weather in December. But although ice has formed on area lakes, it might still a bit early for ice fishing. “The ice hasn’t been super thick,” said Rick Konold at Borch’s Sporting Goods in Marshall. ...

Boettger, New Ulm Council president, running for State Senate in District 15

NEW ULM – New Ulm City Council President Andrea Boettger announced that she will be running for Minnesota Senate in District 15. Boettger has lived in New Ulm for 15 years. She is the mother of two children who attend New Ulm Schools. Boettger has served as the executive director of Turner ...

Wild to mild

MARSHALL — Strong winds and blowing snow combined to be a hazard in southwest Minnesota on Thursday. Communities in the region reported wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. Wind and snow also cut down visibility for drivers in the Marshall ...

Marshall EDA looks at child care initiatives

MARSHALL — There’s a serious shortage of child care in Marshall and surrounding areas, Marshall Economic Development Authority Director Lauren Deutz said this week. To help address child care needs, the EDA is looking at possible solutions including building an incubator for future child ...