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MERIT firing range takes step forward

MARSHALL — Plans to build a firearms training range at the Minnesota Emergency Response and Industrial Training Center in Marshall took a step forward this week. On Tuesday, members of the Marshall City Council voted to approve a $172,000 architecture and engineering proposal for the ...

End-O-Line receives grant to repair turntable

CURRIE — The End-O-Line Railroad Museum will receive a grant in the total of $169,843.00 from the Historic Preservation fund through the state of Minnesota, Tribal, and Local grants division for repairs to its hand operated railroad turntable. According to Nicholas Demuth, the End-O-Line ...

Council OKs playground shelter at Aquatic Center site

MARSHALL — As construction on the new Marshall Aquatic Center continues, the city is also making plans for park features outside the aquatic center. On Tuesday, Marshall City Council members voted to award a quote for a shelter that would help provide shade near playground equipment outside ...

New tools to save lives

DAWSON — Emergency medical responders across southwest Minnesota will have a new tool to help them save lives. On Wednesday, Southwest Minnesota EMS and partner agencies celebrated the rollout of telemedicine services that will let responders get extra assistance, right in the back of the ...

‘You defend everybody’s rights’

MARSHALL — When he first moved to Marshall as a young lawyer, Cecil Naatz said he didn’t know how long he and his family would stay. “I remember driving out here. My wife asked me, ‘Well, how long do you think we’ll be in Marshall?’ And when you’re young like that, you’re used ...

Marshall to hold special election in November

MARSHALL — A special city council election will be held on Nov. 3 to fill a vacancy left when council member Amanda Schwartz stepped down. On Tuesday, council members officially called for a special election in Marshall’s Ward 2 . Earlier this month, Schwartz resigned from her council ...