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A show for the birds

MARSHALL — There were chickens of different sizes and colors lined up on the judging table at the Lyon County 4-H Arena. But even with all that variety, Carter Kaare stood out – he brought a turkey to the Cloverbud poultry show. Kaare said this year was his first time showing turkeys. ...

From Vietnam to the blues

Don “Scotty” Scott performed at the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in New Ulm this past Friday.  The Minnesota native, who now lives in North Carolina, also played shows in the area, including a stop at Benny’s in New Ulm on Saturday night. Scott grew up in Chatfield. A friend’s ...

‘Amazing’ and ‘cute’

MARSHALL — It turned out to be unfortunate timing for 12-year-old Becca Roberts to show off her senior rabbit this year. Her rabbit had been molting and going blind before the competition started. She was unfazed and ready to show off her next rabbit in the junior competition. “I hope ...

Minneota school bond passes

MINNEOTA — Primary election day turned out to be “a really positive day” for the Minneota School District, Superintendent Scott Monson said. Minneota had two building bond referendum questions on the ballot Tuesday that would help fund needed maintenance and other building renovations at Minneota Public Schools. Voters approved both questions. “I was really appreciative of the voter turnout,” Monson said. Close to 950 voters cast votes on Tuesday. The first question authorized the district to bond for up to $13.1 million for infrastructure improvements, deferred ...

SMSU Athletics to host Pork Chop Feed this Sunday at the Lyon County Fair

MARSHALL, Minn. – The Southwest Minnesota State University Athletics Department in conjunction with the upcoming Lyon County Fair will be hosting a ‘Pork Chop Feed’ this Sunday, Aug. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lyon County Fairgrounds in Marshall. The cost of the meal is $10 ...

Car fire put out at Kwik Trip

MARSHALL — Emergency responders and gas station managers helped keep people away from a vehicle fire at the Kwik Trip on East College Drive Wednesday afternoon. At one point, the vehicle’s engine compartment was fully engulfed in flames, Marshall Fire Chief Quentin Brunsvold said. ...