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Marshall approves designer for new band shell

MARSHALL — The city of Marshall took a step forward Tuesday with plans to replace the city band shell at Liberty Park. Marshall City Council members approved a roughly $97,000 proposal with a Sioux Falls firm for design and engineering work on a new band shell. “We do have a draft ...

Tigers battle to advance

The Marshall girls basketball team's bench reacts to a basket during the first half of a Class AAA state tournament game against Totino-Grace Wednesday at Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis. The Tigers held a 40-24 halftime lead. See page B-1 for complete coverage.

One injured in Hwy. 19 crash

IVANHOE — A Marshall man was injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday on Minnesota Highway 19, the Minnesota State Patrol said. The crash was reported at 5:32 p.m. in Royal Township, Lincoln County. A Chevy Silverado was traveling westbound on Highway 19, and a second Silverado was eastbound when the two vehicles collided, the State Patrol reported. The driver of one of the vehicles, Logan James Lamote, 22, of Marshall, was taken to the Hendricks hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The driver and a passenger in the other vehicle were uninjured, the State Patrol said. The ...

No. 3 Marshall opens state tournament with dominant win over TG

MINNEAPOLIS — The No. 3 Marshall girls basketball team opened up the Class AAA state tournament with a 70-44 win over No. 6 Totino-Grace Wednesday afternoon at the University of Minnesota’s Maturi Pavilion. Specifically, the Tigers’ 42 rebounds took full control, along with an additional ...

Marshall selected for homebuyer assistance program

MARSHALL — People buying homes in Marshall may be able to get assistance with making a down payment through an initiative by Minnesota Housing. This week, the Marshall Economic Development Authority announced that Marshall is being included in the Minnesota City Participation Program. Through the MCPP, Marshall has been allocated about $273,000 to support eligible homebuyers. “It’s another tool in the tool box,” said Marshall EDA Director Lauren Deutz. “The goal of the program is to help more people get into housing.” Deutz said the Marshall EDA applied to be part of the ...

Council to look at new Aquatic Center quotes

MARSHALL — Construction on the new Marshall Aquatic Center is progressing, Parks and Recreation Superintendent Preston Stensrud said. “It’s coming along nicely,” Stensrud said this week. Outdoor features like shade and splash pad structures are being installed, while construction ...