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Aviation enthusiasts take control

MARSHALL — Teenager Nathaniel Rowell stared intently at the large screen in front of him while clutching the remote control in both hands. He moved his fingers on the levers to keep the helicopter image shown on the screen from crashing as he attempted landings. But each time the landings ...

Lyon Co. supports PFAS funding request

MARSHALL — Lyon County commissioners put their support behind a request for state funding to help treat “forever chemicals” at the Lyon County landfill. At the same time, commissioners also said the landfill should make funding requests through other state funds, not just for bonding ...

Two injured in Hwy. 212 crash

GRANITE FALLS — Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 212 Tuesday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol reported that a Granite Falls man and a Granite Falls woman received non life-threatening injuries. The crash was reported at 3:51 p.m. in Stony Run Township, ...

Two injured in Slayton crash

SLAYTON — Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Slayton on Wednesday morning, the Minnesota State Patrol said. A Hanley Falls man and a Slayton man were taken to Murray County Medical Center with injuries. The crash was reported at 6:36 a.m. A 2022 Ford F350 driven by Sergio ...

Vikings hold off Sting in doubleheader thrillers

MINNEOTA — Jayla Jerzak hit a game-winning two-run triple in the final inning of the second game, while Madison Hennen had a total of 15 strikeouts on the day to help the Minneota/Canby softball team stave off Yellow Medicine East for a pair of Camden Conference wins on Tuesday, 3-0 and 5-4. ...

Father and son have tradition of giving back to community

There’s a sign inside the JD Plumbing shop that hangs as a reminder of a family tradition in providing plumbing services to Milroy and the surrounding area. Ken Duscher pointed to the “Ken’s Plumbing” sign while talking about a business he started in 1976. And it’s a business that ...