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Welcome company featured on national TV

WELCOME — The Whole Grain Milling Company, which has turned out a variety of grain-based products since its inception in the ‘90s, has been featured on the Fox Business Network television show “Manufacturing Marvels.” The show airs weeknights from 9:20-9:45, and features the business ...

Sharing the ‘Menagerie’

MARSHALL — The artworks Oak Kelsey has on display at the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council gallery use a variety of different techniques, from collage and chalk drawing to painting with stencils. But there are some threads that tie them all together, Kelsey said Thursday. “It’s ...

Marshall approved for accessibility grant

MARSHALL — The city of Marshall was approved for a state grant meant to help make it easier for people with disabilities to vote. The grant of more than $9,000 could help make sidewalk repairs and install accessible doors at the Red Baron Arena and Expo, according to information provided to ...

Caucuses are Feb. 3 in Lyon County

MARSHALL — Lyon County residents will have a chance to get involved with area political parties next week. Minnesota’s 2026 precinct caucuses will be held starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The Lyon County Republicans and Lyon County DFL will each be holding caucuses. Precinct ...

Canby, Lake Benton fishing tournaments hope for good turnout this weekend

Anglers are hoping for a good weekend out at area lakes, as annual ice fishing tournaments return to Canby and Lake Benton. Although the competition doesn’t start until today in Canby and Saturday in Lake Benton, organizers said some people have already picked out spots for their ...

Building skills for agriculture

MARSHALL — Agriculture is an industry with connections to a lot of different career paths and skills. And at the Ag Bowl Scholarship Invitational, Minnesota high school students were demonstrating those skills at the campus of Southwest Minnesota State University. “You’d never be doing ...