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Bringing back the trees

MARSHALL — The second half of major reconstruction work on College Drive in Marshall is coming this summer. Representatives of the Minnesota Department of Transportation say they are already planning ahead to plant new trees along the boulevards when construction is done. At an open house ...

Discussing vaccine guidance

MARSHALL — Last week, the Minnesota Department of Health said it will continue to follow medical associations’ guidelines for vaccinating children, instead of a reduced vaccine schedule recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Avera Marshall is also following vaccine ...

Marshall to simplify write-in vote counting in 2026

MARSHALL — This week, Marshall City Council members took action to get ready for 2026 elections. In addition to setting election dates and authorizing the appointment of election judges, the preparations also included a streamlined process for counting write-in votes. The resolution on ...

Volunteering gives ‘spark of purpose’

MARSHALL — Mornings are busy at Heritage Pointe Senior Living, Bernie Dulas said. On Wednesday, a group of residents were ready to start their day by training for Heritage Pointe’s TRYathlon challenge. Team members lined up for a relay of arm and leg cranking exercises, and all the ...

Pedestrian fatally hit by vehicle in Clifton Township

MARSHALL — A rural Marshall woman died from injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Clifton Township Tuesday evening, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. Michelle Simmons, 58, of rural Marshall, was pronounced dead after receiving care at the crash scene. The Sheriff’s Office ...

Southwest MN law enforcement monitoring ICE activity

Federal immigration officers have ramped up what was already considered a significant presence in Minneapolis amid protests in the wake of the shooting of Renee Good on Jan. 7. That incident has heightened safety concerns in communities across the state, including Marshall and New Ulm, about ...