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Three injured in Hwy. 19 crash

BELVIEW — Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday evening on Minnesota Highway 19, the Minnesota State Patrol said. The crash was reported at 5:40 p.m. in Kintire Township, Redwood County. A 2020 Chevrolet Traverse driven by Emily Marie Gemmill, 31, of Wabasso, and a 2013 Hyundai Sonata driven by Todd Donald Watkins, 56, of Wabasso, were both traveling eastbound on Highway 19 when they collided, the State Patrol said. Gemmill, Todd Watkins, and a passenger in the Hyundai, 55-year-old Jeri Ann Watkins, of Wabasso, all received non life-threatening injuries, the State ...

Redwood Falls to host ’27 Governor’s Pheasant Opener

REDWOOD FALLS — The start of pheasant season in Minnesota brought some big news for the community of Redwood Falls. During the Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener this weekend, Gov. Tim Walz announced that Redwood Falls will host the event in 2027. “With its numerous parks, businesses, and scenic natural resources, the Redwood Falls area is an exceptional setting for the 2027 Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener,” Walz said. “I’m thrilled this vibrant Minnesota River community will be showcased as we carry on our state’s time-honored pheasant hunting tradition.” The ...

Larry Magrath

Editor's Note: The Independent emailed three questions to the candidates for City Council in Ward 1. Here are Larry Magrath's answers. Personal (please list occupation, education and family): Hello: I have been a small business owner/operator of Curbside Vac, which I successfully sold ...

Putting the pieces together

MARSHALL — Cindy Bader said she’s always been crafty. But she never thought of making a quilt until she was inspired by a design she saw. “My very first job out of college was working at a bank, and they made this quilt for someone that retired,” Bader said. “That was the first ...

Sharing his faith in new role

MARSHALL - A career setback turned into a giant step forward in 2026 for former Lynd School Principal Jason Swenson. He became the lay minister for First Lutheran Church in Marshall. He will be taking part in online seminary studies beginning in February, and expects to become a fully ...

Council candidates answer budget questions

MARSHALL — Questions about Marshall’s city budget and taxes made up the bulk of a forum for Marshall City Council candidates on Thursday. John Alcorn and Larry Magrath, the candidates in the only contested Marshall council race this year, answered questions from a moderator and members of ...