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Sharing holiday joy

Photo by Samantha Davis Holy Redeemer kindergarten through eighth grade choir students performed a Christmas concert Wednesday evening in the school’s auditorium. The program was titled “The Incredible Adam Angel,” and the students entertained the crowd with a variety of holiday songs ...

Lyon Co. Board OKs 3% pay increase

MARSHALL — Lyon County commissioners were divided on whether to increase commissioner pay or per diem rates in 2026. After a couple of different proposals at this week’s county board meeting, commissioners voted 3-2 in favor of a 3% pay increase for next year, while leaving per diem ...

Marshall Council approves 6.59% levy increase

MARSHALL — The city of Marshall will have a levy increase for 2026, but a smaller one than what was proposed earlier this fall. On Tuesday, city council members voted to approve a levy increase of $10.51 million, which would be an increase of 6.59% from 2025. Back in September, Marshall ...

MPS Board OKs 0.50% district levy increase for payable ’26

MARSHALL — The Marshall Public School Board approved a 0.50% district levy increase for payable 2026, equaling a net increase of around $40,000 for its total general fund. Marshall Director of Finance Sarah Kirchner gave the Truth in Taxation presentation at Monday’s school board ...

Marshall to seek designs for new band shell

MARSHALL — Plans to replace Marshall’s city band shell moved forward this week. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Marshall City Council, council members authorized city staff to request proposals to design a new band shell. They also voted to establish a committee that would help with the ...

Forecast: from wild to mild

MARSHALL — Strong winds and blowing snow combined to be a hazard in southwest Minnesota on Thursday. Communities in the region reported wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. Wind and snow also cut down visibility for drivers in the Marshall ...