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MPS to seek maximum preliminary levy authority

MARSHALL — This week, the Marshall School Board took action to set a preliminary levy for 2027. Specific figures weren’t available at Monday’s school board meeting, but board members voted unanimously to certify the maximum levy authority for the district. MPS Finance Director Sarah Kirchner explained how the levy authority worked. “The state requires us to have a decision on the preliminary levy by Sept. 30 of each year, and like most other districts, we are requesting the preliminary levy to be approved at the maximum authority,” Kirchner said. “The numbers have not all ...

‘Something to inspire people’

MARSHALL — A local music store will be offering something new this fall: a space for people to perform and enjoy music together. “It’s just giving people an opportunity to perform, especially people who are not established professionals,” Haltvick said. Starting Oct. 8, Music Street ...

One injured in Hwy. 23 crash

MARSHALL — A Marshall woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday at the intersection of Minnesota Highway 23 and Lyon County Road 33, the Minnesota State Patrol said. Sara Marie Ormberg, 46, was taken to Avera Marshall Medical Center with non life-threatening injuries, the State Patrol said. The crash was reported at 7:59 a.m. A 2026 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Ormberg was northbound on Highway 23, and was making a turn onto County Road 33 at the time of the crash. A 2013 Dodge Journey driven by Cayden William Caron, 22, of Cottonwood, was southbound on Highway 23 when the ...

‘Party in the Back’ a blast inside the arena

MARSHALL — Shania! The Hits had already performed several Shania Twain hits when the lead guitarist welcomed the Prairie Jame audience inside the Red Baron Arena and introduced the lead vocalist. “You may not recognize her later when she comes out. Believe it or not this is her natural ...

An ‘inspiring’ journey

MARSHALL — They had just walked more than 100 miles in four days. But on Sunday afternoon, Chad Doyle and Siscko Garcia said they were feeling good. “Me personally, I feel inspired, just because there were so many people along the way cheering us on, the welcome reception that we had when ...

Pursuit of Excellence

MARSHALL — High school marching bands from three states came together to perform at the campus of Southwest Minnesota State University on Saturday, during Pursuit of Excellence. The event featured band and color guard clinics during the day, with students getting feedback from competition ...