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‘One step closer’

The city of Marshall needs to keep working on reducing the amount of pollutants that get released into the Redwood River. Meeting new limits on phosphorus, sulfates and nitrogen will mean having a plan for the future of the Marshall sewage plant, said wastewater superintendent Scott ...

Adult Community Center plans summer kickoff

MARSHALL — The Marshall Adult Community Center is planning to host an event for senior citizens to kick off the summer. A request to close part of the parking lot outside the ACC on May 19 was approved by the Marshall City Council on Tuesday. Coordinator Katie Brusven said the summer ...

Marshall Council approves bond sale

MARSHALL — This week, Marshall City Council members approved the sale of a total $6.62 million in general obligation bonds, to finance projects ranging from street reconstruction to park improvements. In a presentation at Tuesday’s city council meeting, Mikaela Huot of municipal advisors ...

Hennen announces run for House Dist. 15A

MARSHALL — A rural Ghent resident with long-time ties to the agricultural community has said he plans to run for the Minnesota Legislature in the district currently represented by Rep. Chris Swedzinski. This week, Brad Hennen announced his candidacy in House District 15A, which includes Lac ...

Saturday’s high temperature breaks 80-year record

MARSHALL — Southwest Minnesota residents experienced record-breaking temperatures this past weekend. A high temperature of 80 degrees was reported in Marshall Saturday afternoon, said National Weather Service meteorologist Jeff Chapman. The Marshall temperature broke a previous record ...

A lucky throw in Lucan

Lucan finally held its St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday after it was originally scheduled to be held Sunday, March 15. The parade was postponed because of the forecasted blizzard. Parade goers didn't let the 35-degree weather spoil their fun with lots of candy thrown to the children.