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Learning drone technology

MARSHALL - The Lyon County 4-H hosted a drone program for youths in grades fifth through eighth to teach skills in repair, coding and navigating drones with a first person camera. The program involved four days of practice. Monday included learning about different types of drones and how to ...

Police report rising concerns over scooters

MARSHALL — Bikes and scooters with electric motors are becoming a more popular way to get around. But at the same time, Marshall Police have been hearing a growing number of safety concerns about young people riding them. “The last few weeks, I have received so many comments and ...

Tentinger hits walk-off RBI in state tourney opener

ST. CLOUD — Gabe Tentinger played the hero for the Murray County Central baseball team as it snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in the Class A state quarterfinals on Thursday. The No. 4 Rebels faced a four-run deficit against No. 5 Ogilvie before forcing extra innings, and Tentinger ...

New Granite Falls C-Store to open June 22

GRANITE FALLS - Construction of the new C-Store in Granite Falls is nearing completion and a grand reopening is set for June 22, according to store officials. The former C-Store building was demolished and the $5.2 million construction project started started on Oct. 1. Besides the building, ...

Southwest Coaches sold

MARSHALL - After 52 years, the Southwest Coaches bus service of Marshall is about to see a changing of the guard. Tom and Jim Hey agreed to sell Southwest Coaches to The Reliant Company of Hastings effective Aug. 1. Reliant has 18 locations, mostly in Minnesota. Tom Hey's retirement as ...

Library funding discussions ahead for Marshall, Lyon Co.

MARSHALL — It’s still early in the 2027 budget process for local governments. However, Marshall Mayor Bob Byrnes said already there have been some concerns raised about how to fund the Marshall-Lyon County Library. In a report to the Marshall City Council on Tuesday, Marshall Mayor Bob ...