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Plenty to do for America’s 250th

America's 250th anniversary is fast approaching — and with it — plenty of events to attend. No matter where you are residing in southwest Minnesota, there's somewhere to go and places to see, including fireworks. Marshall will celebrate Independence Day on Saturday with a municipal band ...

Farmers share challenges with Craig

MARSHALL — There’s a lot on Minnesota farmers’ minds. In a round-table discussion with U.S. Rep. Angie Craig this weekend, area farmers said some of the challenges facing agriculture range from tariffs and labor needs, to the cost of getting new generations into farming. Craig said ...

One injured in Hwy. 68 crash

REDWOOD COUNTY — A Lucan woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday evening on Minnesota Highway 68 in Redwood County, the Minnesota State Patrol said. Sandra Jean Witzke, 73, was transported to Avera Marshall Medical Center with non life-threatening injuries, the State Patrol ...

The freedom of the outdoors

MARSHALL — Joseph Wittkamp is already an athlete who has competed in wheelchair basketball, softball and power lifting. But a new trackchair built in Marshall will still open up new opportunities for him, he said. “I’m excited. This is going to be a game-changer for me when it comes to ...

Temporary intersection closure planned

MARSHALL — Drivers in Marshall should be aware of a possible temporary road closing on part of Lyon Street downtown today, contractors said. In a construction update this week, Erika Coudron of R and G Construction said crews will need to close the Lyon Street/East College Drive ...

‘Grateful and humbled’

MARSHALL — Two individuals who played important roles in building the Marshall baseball program into one of the state’s best were honored Sunday evening with induction into the Marshall Baseball Hall of Fame. Steve Fleck and Blaine Schnaible became the 20th and 21st members of this select ...