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MN State system warning triggers ‘anxiety’

MARSHALL — Last week, the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities warned that campuses could close as the system tries to address budget pressures. Minnesota State said it’s expected that one in four of its 33 institutions will trigger the system’s financial health warnings. In a statement, Minnesota State said it is launching a strategic realignment effort that will “evaluate how administrative services, facilities, and academic offerings can be structured and aligned to strengthen financial stability, operational effectiveness, and academic offerings.” It’s ...

Lyon Co. pursuit ends with New Ulm arrest

MARSHALL — A man pursued by law enforcement in Lyon County on Friday morning was later arrested in New Ulm. Chase David Frieze was apprehended around 9 p.m. Friday, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. Around 11 a.m. Friday, a Lyon County deputy tried to initiate a traffic stop for a 2021 Jeep Gladiator suspected to be driven by Frieze on Minnesota Highway 23, the Sheriff’s Office said. There was a Meeker County warrant out for Frieze’s arrest. Instead of stopping, the Jeep accelerated and fled from the deputy, the Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies pursued the vehicle for ...

Richards ‘really cared’ about community, family

MARSHALL — Deloris Richards found lots of ways to give back to her local community. That included many years of service helping organize the Lyon County Fair. “She looked forward to the fair,” said Lyon County Fair Board President Mark Sleiter. “Her whole summer was devoted to ...

Plenty of hands-on fun

MARSHALL — It was a rainy weekend, but there was still plenty to do for area residents coming to the Red Baron Arena and Expo on Saturday. Both kids and adults got to see skills like spinning, carving and leatherworking come to life, do crafts or join in a community art project. The Arts ...

MHS Homecoming Court

This week, students at Marshall High School are celebrating homecoming. Before the start of festivities, members of the homecoming court posed for a photo. In the front row are MHS students Kezlyn Pinckney, Laurel Ryks, Emma Hisken, Madi Mernaugh and Anna Thor. In the second row are Kael ...

Crowning MHS royalty

MARSHALL — Students at Marshall High School started out homecoming week with a Monday assembly and coronation of homecoming royalty. Royal court members Kezlyn Pinckney, Laurel Ryks, Emma Hisken, Madi Mernaugh, Anna Thor, Kael Frana, Easton Jiskoot, Cannon Craigmile, Tyler Kraft and Noah ...