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Prairie Jam returns with regional act inside arena

MARSHALL — The Prairie Jam concert in Marshall is back this year, but at a new venue. Event organizers said they have been working to bring the Prairie Jam fun and atmosphere to the Red Baron Arena and Expo. “One thing we really wanted to do at the arena is to have a concert there,” said Cassi Weiss, director of Visit Marshall. “We’re really excited,” said Adri DeBoer, senior sales director for the Red Baron Arena and Expo. Part of the excitement was the chance to hold a new concert at the Arena and Expo during its 10th anniversary year, she said. “We really want ...

Leaving RTR ‘in a strong position’

TYLER — David Marlette had been retired for a couple of years when he became superintendent of the Russell-Tyler-Ruthton School District. He would go on to spend nine years working with the district. It’s been a good experience because of the people, Marlette said Thursday. “This has ...

Changes to Avera Marshall governing board announced

MARSHALL — Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center announced updates to its governing board occurring with the start of a new fiscal year on July 1. Dr. Curt Louwagie, Amanda Sieling and Sr. Jodie Zimmerman completed their service on the Avera Marshall governing board at the end of June. “We are deeply grateful to each of our departing board members for their service and leadership and the time they committed to supporting and enhancing local health care,” said Debbie Streier, Regional President and CEO, Avera Marshall. “Each provided valuable perspectives and insights that ...

Detour approved for Highway 14 construction project

MARSHALL — Road work is planned on part of U.S. Highway 14 next year, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation is proposing a detour. This week, Lyon County Commissioners approved an agreement for a detour route that would include Lyon County Road 2 west of Russell. “They’ve asked Lincoln County and Lyon County to offer our county roads as a detour. It would be County Road 2 going west of Russell, that goes between Russell and Tyler,” Lyon County highway engineer Aaron VanMoer told commissioners Tuesday. “That is what I recommended they use, and that’s about six ...

Lyon Co. works toward 10.9% preliminary levy

MARSHALL — Talks about Lyon County’s 2027 levy continued at this week’s Lyon County Board meeting. Over about an hour of discussion, county commissioners narrowed down proposals to try and lower the levy increase. With a number of changes, the preliminary levy increase could be 10.9%, ...

Puzzles, suds and kissing pigs in Tracy

TRACY — There is a long history of supporting community festivals. As the 99th annual Box Car Days approaches, organizers say they’re looking forward to seeing the crowds. “It’s really nice to see the amount of turnout we have from the community,” said Michaela Miller-Schreier, one of the organizers of Box Car Days events. In addition to local residents, she said, “We have so many people who come from out of town.” Box Car Days starts Friday night in Tracy, and continues with events through Labor Day. The festival kicks off with the Tracy Area Chamber burger night in ...