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Governor announces $4M in new funding for food shelves

MARSHALL — On Monday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced $4 million in new funding for food shelves, as thousands of Minnesotans face the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November. Nicole Knobloch, food and nutrition manager at United Community Action ...

Marshall City Council approves playground at Aquatic Center site

MARSHALL — The facilities at the new Marshall Aquatic Center won’t be only for swimming. At Tuesday’s Marshall City Council meeting, council members voted to approve the purchase of a playground structure that will be open to the public. Marshall Parks and Recreation Superintendent ...

Marshall sophomore opens adoption center for Eagle project

MARSHALL — Sparked by his passion for animals, Marshall sophomore Alex White created and opened an animal adoption center for his Eagle Scout project. The mobile center is displayed at the Marshall Runnings Store, and is partnered with the Tracy Area Animal Rescue. “I feel good about it ...

Marshall middle school sees growing improvement with Pathway courses

MARSHALL — The Marshall Middle School has reported growing benefits throughout their Pathways programs, which are various structured classes that allow students to further explore possible interests or career paths. Middle school principal Peggy Reynolds and assistant principal Bennett ...

Walz announces $4 million in new funding for food shelves

MARSHALL — On Monday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced $4 million in new funding for food shelves, as thousands of Minnesotans face the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November. Nicole Knobloch, food and nutrition manager at United Community Action ...

Family getting back to their Tracy roots

TRACY — A Minnesota family with connections to the Tracy area returned to southwest Minnesota over the weekend. The main goal of the trip was to present financial gifts to two area museums, but Chanhassen resident Sid Lindmark said it was also a chance to learn some family history. “This ...