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Two injured in Hwy. 212 crash

GRANITE FALLS — Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 212 Tuesday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol reported that a Granite Falls man and a Granite Falls woman received non life-threatening injuries. The crash was reported at 3:51 p.m. in Stony Run Township, ...

Habitat for Humanity ReStore to close

MARSHALL — It’s served as a source for building materials, furniture and other home items. But spokespeople for Habitat for Humanity of Redwood River said the ReStore in Marshall will be closing its doors this spring. In a news release, the Habitat for Humanity of Redwood River board and ...

Lyon Co. supports PFAS funding request

MARSHALL — Lyon County commissioners put their support behind a request for state funding to help treat “forever chemicals” at the Lyon County landfill. At the same time, commissioners also said the landfill should make funding requests through other state funds, not just for bonding ...

Aviation enthusiasts take control

MARSHALL — Teenager Nathaniel Rowell stared intently at the large screen in front of him while clutching the remote control in both hands. He moved his fingers on the levers to keep the helicopter image shown on the screen from crashing as he attempted landings. But each time the landings ...

Father and son have tradition of giving back to community

There’s a sign inside the JD Plumbing shop that hangs as a reminder of a family tradition in providing plumbing services to Milroy and the surrounding area. Ken Duscher pointed to the “Ken’s Plumbing” sign while talking about a business he started in 1976. And it’s a business that ...

Vikings hold off Sting in doubleheader thrillers

MINNEOTA — Jayla Jerzak hit a game-winning two-run triple in the final inning of the second game, while Madison Hennen had a total of 15 strikeouts on the day to help the Minneota/Canby softball team stave off Yellow Medicine East for a pair of Camden Conference wins on Tuesday, 3-0 and 5-4. ...