Demuth receives life-saving award
MARSHALL — A Lyon County Sheriff’s deputy was able to use his emergency medical training to save a life this summer. At Tuesday’s Lyon County Board meeting, Deputy Dustin Demuth was recognized for his efforts helping a woman who was having a severe allergic reaction. Demuth and Sheriff Eric Wallen said a partnership between the county and Tracy Ambulance made it possible for Demuth to carry equipment like an EpiPen in his patrol car. “I did what I was trained to do,” Demuth said. “But with that partnership, we made that possible.” Demuth was presented with a ...
Lyon Co. set 11.9% preliminary levy increase
MARSHALL — After weeks of budget talks, Lyon County commissioners approved a double-digit preliminary levy increase for 2027. A proposal brought before the county board this week included a preliminary levy increase of about $2.2 million from 2026, which would be an increase of 11.9%. “I hesitate to recommend a double-digit increase because this goes against everything that I’ve worked for the last 20-some years,” said Lyon County Administrator Loren Stomberg. “But I don’t see any other avenue out of this, at this point. The numbers – I just can’t make them work and ...
Students participate in 2nd SMSU ‘hackathon’
MARSHALL — Students from a dozen different universities and high schools gathered at Southwest Minnesota State University over the weekend for the second annual Southwest MN Hacks event. Organized by SMSU alumni, the “hackathon” event gave computer science students 24 hours to build ...
Calling for change in Minn.
GHENT — Minnesota voters are looking for change, candidates for state office said at a Lyon County Republican dinner this week. “This is Minnesota’s year,” said Ron Schutz, the GOP candidate for Minnesota Attorney General. “People are fed up with what’s going on and are looking for a change. And I think change is coming.” “We sure need a change in St. Paul. We need a clean sweep,” said Minnesota Secretary of State candidate Tad Jude. Schutz and Jude were among the speakers Monday at the Lyon County Republicans’ fall fundraising dinner Monday in Ghent. The event ...
One injured in Hwy. 59 crash
YELLOW MEDICINE COUNTY — A Marshall woman was injured in a one-vehicle crash Friday night on U.S. Highway 59, the Minnesota State Patrol said. Ruth Abigail Hernandez, 21, received non life-threatening injuries, the State Patrol said. The crash was reported at 10:45 p.m. in Normania Township, Yellow Medicine County. A 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Hernandez was southbound on Highway 59 when it went off the road and rolled, the State Patrol said. Hernandez was transported to Avera Granite Falls with injuries. The Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Office, the Clarkfield Fire ...