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Four injured in Highway 23 crash

HANLEY FALLS — Four people, including an infant, were injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday night on Minnesota Highway 23 near Hanley Falls, the Minnesota State Patrol said. The crash was reported at 10:03 p.m., at Highway 23 and County Road 18 in Hanley Falls. At the time of the crash, ...

Man charged in Balaton hit-and-run pleads not guilty

MARSHALL — A Balaton man charged in connection with a hit-and-run incident in December has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and criminal vehicular operation, district court records said. Carlos Eduardo Rodriguez Rivera, 30, appeared in Lyon County District Court at a hearing ...

Lynd Fire Department receives grant to upgrade radios

LYND — Continuing to make additions through the generous help of community and organizational support, the Lynd Fire Department is upgrading its communication with brand new radios after receiving a $5,000 grant from the BNSF Railway Foundation. The funding has helped to replace radios that ...

Service Enterprises closes Marshall satellite office

MARSHALL — They had a presence in Marshall for more than 40 years, providing employment support for people with disabilities. But while Service Enterprises, Inc., is still operating, changing service needs led SEI to close its Marshall satellite office in December. “It was a really tough ...

End of an era for Marshall band shell

MARSHALL — Marshall’s city band shell has been the site of countless concerts and community events. But after 75 years, the band shell’s foundations are shifting and its wooden support beams have deteriorated, said Marshall Parks and Recreation Superintendent Preston ...

A new era: Jones steps into SMSU presidency

MARSHALL — In light of Dr. David Jones being named as the 11th president of Southwest Minnesota State University, a welcome reception and presentation was held on campus Thursday afternoon to celebrate the news with Jones and Minnesota State Chancellor Scott Olson. Jones was announced as ...