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Bakers to face-off during Aebleskiver Days

TYLER — Aebleskiver Days kicks off today, with events including a new tribute to the ball-shaped Danish pancakes that give the festival its name. “We are having a signature aebleskiver bake,” said Diane Borresen, one of the festival organizers. A total of 10 bakers will be presenting ...

‘Not enough people’ in ag

MARSHALL — There are a lot of challenges and opportunities ahead for southwest Minnesota agriculture — and one key need will be encouraging future generations of farmers and agribusiness workers. “The biggest challenge we face is people, and not enough people,” said Eric McVey, ...

Marshall to go out for bids on new Aquatic Center

MARSHALL — Plans for the city of Marshall’s new Aquatic Center took another major step forward Tuesday. Marshall City Council members authorized advertising for bids for construction of the project. The city will be accepting sealed bids until 2 p.m. on Aug. 29. After that, the bids ...

Detour south of Garvin starts Thursday

MARSHALL — There’s already one detour in place on U.S. Highway 59 south of Marshall. This week, a second detour on the same highway is about to take effect — this time south of Garvin. Starting Thursday, Highway 59 will close south of Garvin, from 201st Street in Murray County to Lyon ...

Completion of MMS theater work expected by end of August

MARSHALL — The Marshall School Board approved the 10-year long-term facilities maintenance budget plan at the July 15 meeting. The middle school theater is the main construction project this year. When finished by the end of August, the theater will have new acoustic panels around the entire ...