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Local agency monitoring Minn. Medicaid situation

MARSHALL — Last week, the Trump administration announced it planned to halt about a quarter billion dollars in Medicaid payments to Minnesota over concerns about social services fraud in the state. But officials at Southwest Health and Human Services said it’s too soon to tell exactly how ...

Chicken Connection still ‘doing it the old-fashion way’

MARSHALL — A lot has happened in the Chicken Connection’s history. The Marshall restaurant has changed locations twice, seen new generations of family join the business, and even featured in an online food review. But some things haven’t changed, Lisa Giles said. As the Chicken ...

Conference to highlight resources for autism

MARSHALL — In southwest Minnesota, there is a need for support services for people with autism. But it’s not always easy for families to find the support they need, Dr. Amber Bruns said. Bruns, the clinical director of behavioral health services at the READY Clinic, said organizers of an ...

MHS concert band to host weekend show with military band

MARSHALL — The Marshall High School concert band will be hosting an honorable performance this Sunday, open to the public, collaborating with the Minnesota's 34th Infantry "Red Bull" Military Band. According to the Minnesota National Guard, the 34th Infantry Division "Red Bull'' Band, which ...

New chapter for reading program

MARSHALL — Elementary students across southwest Minnesota collectively shared an inspiring reading experience on Thursday, as community volunteers spent time reading the same book to classrooms, libraries and child care centers for Read for the Record Day. United Way of Southwest Minnesota ...

Stopping fraud a priority as session gets underway

Area state legislators said proposals to address fraud in Minnesota state programs were a high priority in the early part of this spring’s session. “I think certainly there’s a high possibility of getting some stuff done this year,” said state Sen. Gary Dahms, R-Redwood Falls. ...