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Hotel manager emphasizes importance of giving back

CANBY — For Canby Inn and Suites general manager Bobbi Jo Davis, giving back to the community isn’t just part of the job — it’s a core value. Davis, who has been with the hotel for more than a decade, said community involvement has long been central both to her personal values and the ...

Vikings shutout Tigers in home opener behind Hennen’s 10 Ks

MINNEOTA — Powered behind a complete game from Madison Hennen with 10 strikeouts allowing no runs, the Minneota/Canby softball team won its home opener behind a full-team effort in an 11-0 mercy-rule shutout against Marshall in a non-conference matchup on Friday. “[It feels] really good ...

Aquatic Center construction ‘in great shape’

Construction of some more big components of Marshall’s new Aquatic Center is getting ready to start this spring. This week, crews were on site laying the groundwork for features like the pool deck and sidewalks at the West College Drive and Saratoga Street location. “We are sitting in ...

Bipartisan bills target high costs of fertilizer

NEW ULM — According to the USDA, fertilizer and nitrogen costs rose by a quarter to a third in the past couple weeks. Four U.S. lawmakers from the Midwest are working together to help farmers deal with those rising input costs Bipartisan bills introduced in March by U.S. senators Amy ...

Hwy. 19 project resumes

MARSHALL — Contractors are gearing up for the second half of major construction on Highway 19 (College Drive) in Marshall. On Thursday, representatives of R and G Construction said starting April 15, East College Drive will be closed between Main Street and the bridge near Liberty ...

Trout opener a draw for Minnesota anglers

It’s still a bit early in the spring for there to be many campers at Camden State Park, said ranger Adam Kurtz. But if the weather looks good, Minnesota’s stream trout fishing opener brings in visitors. Kurtz said Camden Park has about 25 campsites reserved for this weekend. It’s a ...