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Candidates for US Senate debate issues affecting agriculture

GILFILLAN ESTATE — U.S. Senate candidates agreed with each other at times, but often disagreed at Farmfest Wednesday. Democrat Angie Craig talked about her view of the federal government. “The across the board, tariffs the president and administration put in place and the war in Iran ...

‘We have momentum’

REDWOOD FALLS — People across Minnesota are sharing the same struggles, from the high cost of living to concerns about democracy, speakers at a Democratic-Farmer-Labor potluck in Redwood Falls said Wednesday evening. “People tell me that they are struggling to afford their lives, and all ...

Telling her mother’s story

MARSHALL — Originally, Naomi Yaeger wanted to write a book about her mother’s nursing career. “She told my brother and me that she had a terminal disease, so I decided to formally interview her by asking questions and recording her answers,” Yaeger said. “She had had an exciting ...

Ivanhoe to hold 55th annual Polska Kielbasa Days

Nancy Jerzak was born and raised in Ivanhoe and been attending Polska Kielbasa Days for as long as she can remember. But now, as president of the Ivanhoe community club, she's in charge of running it. “I always remember going to the tractor pull,” Jerzak said. “Watching the softball tournaments, always eating all the food. It's always been great.” Ivanhoe will host its 55th Polska Kielbasa Days event this weekend. Over in Marshall, the YMCA will be hosting a “Prairie and Pines 5K and Half Marathon” race in Camden State Park. Complete with a softball tournament, a tractor ...

Educating the community

MARSHALL— First responders interacted with adults and youths with conversations and demonstrations during National Night Out on Tuesday. The event featured many activities for children, including several bouncy castles, a children's obstacle course, and a dance showcase from the Kayko baton ...

Two injured in crash near Amiret

AMIRET — Two people were injured when a utility vehicle and a minivan collided at an intersection east of Amiret, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. The Sheriff’s Office said a 30-year-old Tracy man was cited for failure to stop at a stop sign. The man was also one of the people injured. Four children who were passengers in the minivan were not injured in the crash, the Sheriff’s Office said. The crash was reported around 4:57 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of 190th Street and 330th Avenue in Amiret Township. A 2014 John Deere Gator utility vehicle driven by a ...