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Rollover crash on College Drive

MARSHALL — A two-vehicle crash was reported at the intersection of Bruce Street and East College Drive on Friday afternoon. Marshall Police said no injuries were reported in the collision, but charges of running a stop light would be considered against one of the drivers involved. One of ...

Wabasso terminates contractor in city water project

WABASSO — The city of Wabasso will be terminating the general contractor in an improvement project for the city’s water treatment facility and wells. That action came after the city learned the general contractor had an issue with their performance and payment bonds, said Wabasso City ...

Store owners maintain a strong work ethic

In 1967, Loren and Janice Veire moved to Ivanhoe and started a plumbing and custom spraying business. Ten years later, that business turned into a thriving small-town grocery store and eventually a convenient store. Through the years, the Veires developed a business motto that continues to ...

A recipe for success

MARSHALL — The excitement was high and the collaboration was profound between the 200-plus area high school students at the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative’s (SWWC) annual culinary skills challenge on Thursday at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. The culinary ...

Student struck by vehicle at Main St. crossing

MARSHALL — A middle school student was struck by a vehicle at a pedestrian crossing at the intersection of East Main Street and A Street, Marshall Police and Marshall Public Schools officials confirmed Thursday morning. Marshall Police Chief Jim Marshall and MPS Superintendent Jeremy ...

Wallen speaks in support of law enforcement training funding

The state of Minnesota needs to maintain funding support for law enforcement training, Lyon County Sheriff Eric Wallen told Minnesota legislators. Last week, Wallen traveled to St. Paul to testify before the Minnesota Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee. Wallen said he and other law ...