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Lyon County says no to sale of wetland credits

MARSHALL — This week, Lyon County Commissioners talked about the possibility of selling some of the county’s wetland credits to a state agency. Commissioners weren’t in favor of the idea, however, and opted not to take action on a request for proposals. Lyon County Environmental ...

Blessings for a new year

MARSHALL — It was a day of celebration. Hundreds of people marked the Hmong New Year on Saturday, with music, dance, food and more at the Red Baron Arena and Expo. The festivities in Marshall started out with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday morning. Area residents and visiting guests ...

Bremer Bank locations reopen as Old National

MARSHALL — Nearly a year after a sale was announced, former Bremer Bank locations have now officially transitioned to Old National Bank. On Monday, former Bremer Bank branches reopened as Old National banking centers. An Old National Bancorp spokesperson said Monday that Bremer clients would ...

‘No thrones, no crowns, no kings’

MARSHALL — A crowd of about 300 people gathered in downtown Marshall on Saturday, as “No Kings” demonstrations were held in communities around Minnesota. Protesters held handmade signs as they lined the sidewalk in front of Memorial Park on Main Street. Speakers at the event spoke out ...

Government shutdown leaves uncertainties for SNAP

MARSHALL — More than 2,700 households in southwest Minnesota might not get SNAP assistance next month due to the federal government shutdown, according to data from Southwest Health and Human Services. This week, SWHHS was notified by the Department of Children, Families and Youth that ...

State grant funding ‘huge’ for SW Minn. cities

MARSHALL — Water line replacements, updates to a municipal water plant and more are on the list of projects area cities will be receiving state grant funding for, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development said this week. DEED announced that a total of more than $20.7 ...