LUCAN — The sign said “SuperPretzel Soft Pretzels” on a warmer displayed next to the beer stand at Lucan Pretzel Days on Saturday. Selling pretzels shouldn’t be that unusual at an event called Pretzel Days. However, according to Lucan resident Lorna Plaetz, pretzels have been a no ...

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MARSHALL — One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Marshall on Monday night. The crash was reported at 10:52 p.m. at the intersection of East College Drive and South Hill Street, Marshall Police said. A 68-year-old woman was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, Police said.

MARSHALL — Dementia is a condition that has a big impact on southwest Minnesota individuals and families. This week, area organizations are offering a chance to support southwest Minnesota residents living with dementia. “Dementia awareness is our main goal,” said Jane Nelson Como, of ...

MARSHALL — Both state and city road construction projects in Marshall are continuing to make progress, contractor representatives said this week. While paving is moving along on East College Drive, there is still another intersection closure planned as part of city construction on South ...

MARSHALL — The city's sewage plant is helping the Minnesota Department of Health monitor respiratory diseases in the state by testing wastewater for the presence of COVID and other viruses. This week, the Marshall City Council voted to approve a joint powers agreement with the state that ...