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‘We decide our future together’

MARSHALL — A focus on the future was a big part of the discussion at the Lyon County Democratic-Farmer-Labor convention this weekend. Keeping a strong Democratic presence in state and national government is going to be key for helping make a better future, speakers said. “To me, the ...

Lyon Co. Republicans talk ‘taking back’ House majority

MARSHALL — Winning back seats in the state House of Representatives is going to be a key goal for Minnesota Republicans this fall, speakers at the Lyon County Republican Convention said this weekend. “It’s our hope and our dream that we can, as a House majority, at least take back the ...

Fatal semi crash reported near Madison

MADISON — A South Dakota man was killed in a crash involving two semi trucks Sunday south of Madison, the Minnesota State Patrol said. Steven Michael Schanning, 68, of Gary, S.D., died of injuries sustained in the crash, the State Patrol said. A Lake Benton man, Jonathan Edward Kallemeyn, ...

Getting into the ‘FunZone’

MARSHALL — The Pizza Ranch in Marshall isn’t only a place to eat — now, kids and families can stay and play, too, restaurant staff said. The Pizza Ranch in Marshall recently opened a new addition, the FunZone arcade. The 1,000 square-foot arcade includes 20 different games, and a prize ...

Cottonwood searching for options to improve city water

COTTONWOOD — Cottonwood residents know their community doesn’t have the best tap water, Cottonwood City Administrator Teather Bliss said. But it was a surprise this winter when city staff learned that Cottonwood’s water supply had unusually high levels of the mineral manganese. “Right ...

Formal transfer held for Upper Sioux Agency State Park

Former Minnesota state park lands were officially returned to the Upper Sioux Community on Friday. Tribal and state officials gathered at the Upper Sioux Community for a ceremony that included signings of the official deed for land that was once part of the Upper Sioux Agency State ...