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Marshall awards $1M bid for drainage project

MARSHALL — It’s been a long time in the making, but a planned drainage improvement project in the area around Legion Field Road will now be able to move forward on its final phase. This week, the City Council approved a $1.01 million bid to build a new drainage pipeline crossing under the ...

Sewage testing program helps track COVID

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 ...

Ride the rails for America’s 250th Anniversary

MONTEVIDEO - Train enthusiasts and history lovers have the unique opportunity starting July 17 as local non-profit "Friends of the 261" works with the city of Montevideo to bring a three-day long excursion on rail throughout rural Minnesota. Taking stops along the way for food and to enjoy the ...

Finding her artistic voice

MARSHALL — Jammie Niemeyer said she’s been creating art for as long as she can remember — ever since she could pick up a pencil. “I have always loved to draw, doodle, and paint so much that, when I was in school, I would sometimes get in trouble with teachers for doodling on ...

Learning drone technology

MARSHALL - The Lyon County 4-H hosted a drone program for youths in grades fifth through eighth to teach skills in repair, coding and navigating drones with a first person camera. The program involved four days of practice. Monday included learning about different types of drones and how to ...

Police report rising concerns over scooters

MARSHALL — Bikes and scooters with electric motors are becoming a more popular way to get around. But at the same time, Marshall Police have been hearing a growing number of safety concerns about young people riding them. “The last few weeks, I have received so many comments and ...