MARSHALL — This week, Lyon County Commissioners gave the city of Tracy permission to tear down two vacant houses on state tax-forfeited land. Tom Dobson, community development director for the city of Tracy, said the two buildings were in poor condition and posed a safety issue for the ...

MARSHALL — Although facing a deficit through the first four innings, the Marshall baseball team rallied late in the fifth to take a one-run lead and held on for a 4-3 comeback win against St. Peter Tuesday night in a Big South Conference matchup. Through a competitive defensive start ...

MARSHALL — When it comes to crime during the early days of Minnesota, nothing shocks Patricia Lubeck. She has been writing books since 2009 because she has a passion for history. “I like to do a lot of research, and that’s the biggest part of it — gathering information and you have to ...

MARSHALL — Learning about becoming a firefighter was a hands-on experience for a group of area women Saturday. It all started with putting on boots, helmets and turnout gear. Then, each participant got a chance to help take apart a crashed car with rescue tools like glass cutters and the ...

TRACY — Tracy area youth have joined in the celebrations of the U.S.’s 250th anniversary by taking part in a patriotic poster design contest. The students and their artwork will be celebrated later this month in an open house at the Wheels Across the Prairie Museum in Tracy. “We had ...

SLAYTON — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking to acquire land for a wildlife management area south of the city of Slayton. The proposal, which would affect less than 9 acres of land, is on the agenda for the Murray County Board’s regular meeting this week. ...