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‘We need to tell this story’

FAIRMONT – The first interview for the upcoming documentary “The 36,” with Martin County Historical Society Executive Director Lenny Tvedten, was completed on Wednesday. The film will center on the Nolte family. Carl and Louise Nolte moved to Martin County in 1885. “When they moved ...

Showing ‘Colors of Winter’

MARSHALL — Marshall area residents have been getting into the spirit of the holidays by decorating their homes and yards – and they’re helping raise money for charity too. As of Friday, more than 300 votes have been cast in the second annual Colors of Winter holiday home decorating ...

Sharing holiday joy

Photo by Samantha Davis Holy Redeemer kindergarten through eighth grade choir students performed a Christmas concert Wednesday evening in the school’s auditorium. The program was titled “The Incredible Adam Angel,” and the students entertained the crowd with a variety of holiday songs ...

Lyon Co. Board OKs 3% pay increase

MARSHALL — Lyon County commissioners were divided on whether to increase commissioner pay or per diem rates in 2026. After a couple of different proposals at this week’s county board meeting, commissioners voted 3-2 in favor of a 3% pay increase for next year, while leaving per diem ...

Marshall Council approves 6.59% levy increase

MARSHALL — The city of Marshall will have a levy increase for 2026, but a smaller one than what was proposed earlier this fall. On Tuesday, city council members voted to approve a levy increase of $10.51 million, which would be an increase of 6.59% from 2025. Back in September, Marshall ...

MPS Board OKs 0.50% district levy increase for payable ’26

MARSHALL — The Marshall Public School Board approved a 0.50% district levy increase for payable 2026, equaling a net increase of around $40,000 for its total general fund. Marshall Director of Finance Sarah Kirchner gave the Truth in Taxation presentation at Monday’s school board ...