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SMSU hosts annual musical and play summer productions

Last Friday and Saturday, the SMSU Children's Theatre hosted their third through eighth grade musical production of “Twinderella” and their high school production of the play “Door to Door.” “Twinderella” is a comedic parody of its original that features Cinderella “and her twin ...

A’s to host military appreciation night

MARSHALL — The public is welcomed to attend the Marshall A’s game on Sunday night to celebrate Military Appreciation Night, with live music from the 34th Infantry Division “Red Bull” Military Band. The game is free to attend, and those attending can expect to see a full performance ...

A great ‘State Fair’

MARSHALL — Ethan Shuckhart – dressed up like a rancher from the '40s – threw rings onto the wooden fence in practice. He was a little too good at it, and landed the rings on poles that he should have missed for the story. That's what rehearsal is for though. On Monday night, the Marshall ...

Saddle Horse Holiday, Canby Hat Daze this weekend

It’s going to be a busy weekend ahead for area festivals. This weekend, the communities of Lake Benton and Canby will be adding some new events to their hometown celebrations. Lake Benton’s 2026 Saddle Horse Holiday kicked off earlier this week, with events like the Miss Lake Benton ...

Lyon Co. tests PFAS response at landfill

LYON COUNTY — The Lyon County landfill was getting more visitors than usual, as guests including county commissioners came to see a demonstration of equipment to help keep “forever chemicals” out of Marshall city wastewater. Heartland, a company that builds wastewater evaporation ...

Lyon Co. awards housing aid to area projects

MARSHALL — Earlier this month, Lyon County commissioners heard three different proposals to help with housing needs in the county. On Tuesday, commissioners decided to distribute state affordable housing aid dollars to all three. Commissioners approved a proposal that would distribute ...