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Community meals planned for Thanksgiving

Gathering to share a meal is a big part of the Thanksgiving holiday for many area residents. And around southwest Minnesota, church and community groups will be hosting Thanksgiving dinners on Thursday. In Marshall, Grace Life Church will be serving a free Thanksgiving meal at the church’s ...

SMSU celebrates cultural backgrounds at International Gala

MARSHALL — A crowd packed the Southwest Minnesota State University upper conference center on Friday night to enjoy international cuisine, entertainment, a fashion show and a dance party to celebrate a range of cultures. SMSU hosted this year’s International Gala. “It was awesome, ...

One injured in tractor/pickup collision

MARSHALL — A Marshall boy was injured in a collision involving a tractor and a pickup truck Monday night on Highway 23 in Marshall, the Minnesota State Patrol said. The crash was reported at 7:24 p.m. A 2012 New Holland tractor driven by Kolton Danieljose Matthys, 16, and a 2018 Chevrolet ...

Indoor tree walk returns to Lyon County Museum

MARSHALL — The Lyon County Museum is ready for the holidays – and so are visitors, museum director Jennifer Andries said this week. People came out for the opening of this year’s indoor Christmas tree walk at the museum over the weekend. “Saturday was pretty steady, and yesterday was ...

Decorating downtown

MARSHALL — Holiday decorations are starting to go up around Marshall – including at local businesses. On Tuesday morning, Gracie Herigon climbed a step stool to hang ornaments in the front windows at Main Stay Cafe on Main Street. “We got a bunch of new decorations. We’re doing green ...

MHS FACS classes teaching life skills and career readiness

MARSHALL — The Marshall High School Family and Consumer Science (FACS) classes are continuing to see good turnout amongst student interest, along with some new department updates that further career opportunities for students. MHS FACS teachers Kris Campion and Annika Hanson gave a ...