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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
MARSHALL — The city of Tracy and Southwest Health and Human Services are asking for the Minnesota Attorney General’s help in determining the future of a manufactured home park in Tracy. During Tuesday’s Lyon County Board meeting, commissioners voted to sign a letter seeking assistance in taking enforcement actions against the Cedar Lane Manufactured Home Park in Tracy. The letter to the Attorney General said Cedar Lane has been operating without a valid license since Nov. 24. SWHHS revoked the park’s license for failing to either build a storm shelter for residents, or to get ...
MARSHALL - The Splash! aquatic center Assistant Manager Cora Maxwell said she was excited to finally watch swimmers fly down the "FlyTyme" slide. “Your heart just drops,” Maxwell said during the opening of the aquatic center. “It's actually insane.” Attendees of all ages shared their ...
