dgau@marshallindependent.com MARSHALL — Last week, the Minnesota Department of Health said it will continue to follow medical associations’ guidelines for vaccinating children, instead of a reduced vaccine schedule recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Avera ...

MARSHALL — This week, Marshall City Council members took action to get ready for 2026 elections. In addition to setting election dates and authorizing the appointment of election judges, the preparations also included a streamlined process for counting write-in votes. The resolution on ...

MARSHALL — City Fire Chief Quentin Brunsvold said smoke detectors are essential for any home and business as it provides early fire detection and can save lives as well limit harm to property and ensure tranquility. “Most fires are caused in the winter time due to heating sources and ...

Photo by Samantha Davis The Lakeview student section reacts after Brook Gunlogson hit a 3-pointer in the final minute to put the Lakeview girls basketball team ahead by 6 points while on the way to a 60-52 win over MACCRAY, the reigning Class A state runners-up, Thursday night in Cottonwood. ...

TRACY — The Tracy Area FFA Chapter has continued to represent its town, the southwest Minnesota region and the state with its continuous success at the state and national level. Tracy Area FFA has been named a 3-Star chapter every year since 2021, which is the highest rank a chapter can ...

MARSHALL — Parts of the fuel system at Marshall’s airport are over 40 years old, and due for an update, Marshall city staff and City Council members said this week. At Tuesday’s city council meeting, council members voted to approve a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of ...