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Lisa Becker

Personal (please list occupation, education and family): I work for Minnesota Department of Agriculture as a plant health specialist. I have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Environmental Studies with an emphasis in Ecosystems from Bemidji State University. I also have a Master’s of ...

Martin Hennen

Personal (please list occupation, education and family): I am a farmer. I have a wife and four children. I am a Minneota graduate and attended Mankato Tech to obtain my degree as a Diesel Mechanic. Why am I running for a school board seat? I am running for a school board seat again ...

Shelby Sorenson

Personal (please list occupation, education and family): I work at U.S. Bank and hold a Bachelor of Science degree from Southwest Minnesota State University. I recently earned my Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Capella University. My husband, Zack, and I have four daughters who ...

Trisha Fink

Personal (please list occupation, education and family): Hi, I’m Trisha Fink. I have degrees in accounting and finance from SMSU and a graduate of Minneota High School.  Why am I running for a school board seat? I am running for Minneota School Board as I’m a community member that wants to give back. I want to ensure that the decisions being made are in the best interest of the students as well as the staff. What are the major issues facing the District?  With the recent passing of the referendum, this will be an area of focus for the next couple years. This project will ...

November hearing set for drug possession case

MARSHALL — The case of a former Marshall resident charged with drug possession will be headed for a pre-trial hearing, Lyon County District Court records said. A future hearing date for Dante Maurice Stidman is set for Nov. 10. Stidman has pleaded not guilty to charges of first degree drug possession and third degree drug possession. A criminal complaint alleges that a search executed at Stidman's apartment in January found a crystal substance consistent with methamphetamine in the bathroom toilet. The complaint also alleged the water from the toilet bowl field-tested positive for ...

Lyon and Murray CEO announces name change to Buffalo Ridge

MARSHALL — Over the past few years, a program helping high school students build their business skills has grown to include four different school districts. Now, Lyon and Murray CEO is announcing a name change that reflects a wider region. On Thursday, Lyon and Murray CEO announced that it is becoming Buffalo Ridge CEO. The area CEO program started out as a partnership between Marshall High School and Murray County Central, but now also includes Tracy-Milroy-Balaton and Russell-Tyler-Ruthton. CEO, short for Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities, is a program that gives high ...