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Ice cream Mexican-style

MARSHALL — When she opened her new business, Vanessa Leon said her goal was to share the fun and flavors of a Mexican ice cream shop with Marshall. “It’s more like an experience. We try to bring a little taste of what Mexico’s treats look like,” Leon said. “We want it to be a ...

Marshall schools implementing curriculum standards

MARSHALL — The new school year is underway, and the Marshall Public School District is busy with new professional development in several areas to continue growing the standards amongst student’s curriculum. MPS is operating under a theme of “Relentless Excellence” for the 2025-26 ...

Drivers reminded ‘student safety is a shared responsibility’

MARSHALL — With school back in session, it’s even more important for drivers to be aware and pay attention to school zone laws to help ensure the safety of students and pedestrians. Especially during the morning and afternoon hours, streets surrounding local schools become crowded on a ...

Business owners digest paid leave information during seminar

FAIRMONT – With attorneys and a payroll adviser on hand, dozens of Fairmont business owners and payroll professionals learned about the new Minnesota Paid Leave program at a seminar on Wednesday. The law provides paid leave benefits to employees effective Jan. 1, 2026. It is funded by ...

Born for the job

MARSHALL — When Kevin Schroeder started working at Marshall’s hospital as an electrician, he had no idea it would turn into a 40-year career. The time feels like it moved fast, Schroeder said. “It seems like yesterday, I gotta be honest,” he said. During his time as the ...

Marshall looks at possible 7.5% levy increase

MARSHALL — The city of Marshall was faced with some challenges in setting a preliminary levy for 2026. At a city council work session two weeks ago, council members were faced with a possible levy increase of nearly 14%, said E.J. Moberg, director of administrative services for the ...