TRACY — At the end of the day, people's love for each other is what makes good happen in the world. That's the message local freelance filmmaker and Southwest Minnesota State University alumni Tahj’ee Smith wants to convey in his documentary about local volunteer organization Help Tuck ...
MARSHALL — A power outage early Tuesday morning affected about 1,000 customers on the east side of Marshall. Marshall Municipal Utilities said the outage was caused by the failure of a main distribution feeder switch near East Lyon Street and Jewett Street. MMU electrical workers were able to restore power to customers by around 5 a.m., according to MMU. “We had crew members dispatched right away,” said Tony Mead, electric operations manager at MMU. Mead said the utility received the first reports of the power outage around 3:20 a.m. Tuesday. MMU workers were able to locate ...
MARSHALL — After three years in business, the owner of Wings Axe Company says he is moving on to a new venture this fall. On Tuesday, Jett Wing announced on social media that the axe-throwing business in downtown Marshall had officially closed its doors. Wing told the Independent that ...
MARSHALL — Starting next year, more of the cost burden for programs like SNAP and assisted living support will be shifted down onto Minnesota counties, Southwest Health and Human Services Director Stacey Timm said. Timm said the cost pressure raises serious questions when it comes to ...
MARSHALL— The Farmers Market opens Saturday and will be held every Saturday through Oct. 31 from 7:30 a.m. to Noon, according to corrdinator Kim Guenther The market is located behind the Marshall Area YMCA in the Schwan's Parking Lot at 200 S. A Street. Live music is scheduled for many Saturdays throughout the summer and early fall. In addition to the Saturday market, Guenther stated that shoppers can visit the Tuesday mini market held today through Aug. 25, from 4:30-6 p.m. at Terrace 1872, next to MainStay Cafe in downtown Marshall. Visitors will find a variety of locally grown ...
RUTHTON — While Kayla Daniels filled the air with her music at the city park, hundreds of people lined up to purchase a hot dog or burger meal during the city’s annual Fourth of July celebration. “Between the hot dogs and the burgers we feed about 700 people,” said Brenda Dagel with ...
