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Two injured in Wabasso school bus accident

WABASSO — Two people, including a Wabasso Public School student, were injured in an accident involving a school bus and another vehicle Wednesday morning, Wabasso Superintendent Jon Fulton said. In a message to parents posted Wednesday on the Wabasso Public School Facebook page, Fulton ...

Habitat for Humanity ReStore to close

MARSHALL — It’s served as a source for building materials, furniture and other home items. But spokespeople for Habitat for Humanity of Redwood River said the ReStore in Marshall will be closing its doors this spring. In a news release, the Habitat for Humanity of Redwood River board and ...

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 ...