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Lyon Co. Museum honored for storage improvements

MARSHALL — The Lyon County Historical Society is being recognized for work done to improve the Lyon County Museum’s storage area. This week, the Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums announced that the Historical Society will be one of the recipients of the 2026 Minnesota History ...

Lyon Co. board discusses battery disposal

MARSHALL — Rechargeable batteries from items like laptops have started a half-dozen fires at the Lyon County landfill, Lyon County Environmental Administrator Roger Schroeder said. This week, Schroeder asked Lyon County Commissioners if they would consider imposing a fee or fine to help ...

Small wind turbines offer Minnesota farmers path to energy independence

MANKATO.— As energy costs continue to challenge agricultural operations across Minnesota, some farmers are turning to small-scale wind turbines as a solution for reducing expenses and achieving greater energy independence. At the 2026 Minnesota Ag Expo, Bergey Windpower showcased wind ...

Strike out Domestic Violence fundraiser Saturday

NEW ULM - Minnesota United Against Domestic Violence is hosting a special bowling fundraiser 1p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Concordia Lanes to benefit the families of Tabitha Trescott and Justin Reinarts. In November, Trescott and Reinarts were killed in Hanska through an act of ...

MN Senate candidates talk positions

WABASSO — A trio of candidates running for Minnesota state Senate in Sen. Gary Dahms’ district shared their positions on a wide range of issues at a forum this week. Senate District 15 candidates Tiffany Lesmeister-Knott, Braxton Seifert and Brian Mock took part in the forum, organized by ...

Organic farming brings variety and challenges for Olsons

COTTONWOOD — Jonathan and Carolyn Olson’s family farm has been going for more than a century. But within the past 30 years, they’ve made some changes, focusing on raising organic crops. “It brings us different opportunities, and it’s something we enjoy, the diversity and the ...