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Learning drone technology

MARSHALL - The Lyon County 4-H hosted a drone program for youths in grades fifth through eighth to teach skills in repair, coding and navigating drones with a first person camera. The program involved four days of practice. Monday included learning about different types of drones and how to properly fly them. Tuesday and Wednesday had students coding, and Thursday concluded with 4-H staff teaching the student how to use a first-person drone camera. Gorden Lancaster Clark said he loves coding and seeing how the drone would react. “It's insane,” said Clark. “I put the things ...

Police report rising concerns over scooters

MARSHALL — Bikes and scooters with electric motors are becoming a more popular way to get around. But at the same time, Marshall Police have been hearing a growing number of safety concerns about young people riding them. “The last few weeks, I have received so many comments and complaints, and heard so many frustrations from other people within our community,” Marshall Public Safety Director Jim Marshall said this week, as he spoke to the Marshall City Council. Marshall said the MPD is working to try and educate people about Minnesota’s age and safety restrictions on motorized ...

‘Dutchmen on Parade’

MANKATO —  Kris and the Riverbend Dutchmen have released a new 20-track CD album titled “Dutchmen on Parade.” A planned CD release party and upcoming performances offer local audiences a chance to experience the music in person on the dance floor, where polka traditions remain active ...

Tentinger hits walk-off RBI in state tourney opener

ST. CLOUD — Gabe Tentinger played the hero for the Murray County Central baseball team as it snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in the Class A state quarterfinals on Thursday. The No. 4 Rebels faced a four-run deficit against No. 5 Ogilvie before forcing extra innings, and Tentinger ...

New Granite Falls C-Store to open June 22

GRANITE FALLS - Construction of the new C-Store in Granite Falls is nearing completion and a grand reopening is set for June 22, according to store officials. The former C-Store building was demolished and the $5.2 million construction project started started on Oct. 1. Besides the building, ...

Southwest Coaches sold

MARSHALL - After 52 years, the Southwest Coaches bus service of Marshall is about to see a changing of the guard. Tom and Jim Hey agreed to sell Southwest Coaches to The Reliant Company of Hastings effective Aug. 1. Reliant has 18 locations, mostly in Minnesota. Tom Hey's retirement as ...