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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 ...

‘Everybody can do something’

MARSHALL — A Marshall resident has received a statewide honor for working to build community. But Julie Walker said she’s just one of many people working to make the Marshall area a better place. “There’s so many people doing so many beautiful things to make the community beautiful ...

Baking sourdough ends up being a rising business

MARSHALL — Sarah (Bucher) Jensen said she’s been pleasantly surprised by the early success of her Little Mill Bread Co, which she launched in January, 2024. Jensen is a Marshall native and 2018 graduate of Marshall High School. She received a degree in Human Development and Family Studies ...

Students, staff highlighted in November’s Tiger Spotlight

MARSHALL — The room was filled with eager students and proud families as the Marshall School Board presented the November Tiger Spotlight nominations at a meeting Monday night, the second of the new school year. Tiger Spotlight is a monthly tradition, where a student from each Marshall ...

Iterro, formerly tru Shrimp, closes facility in Balaton

BALATON — The company formerly known as tru Shrimp is closing its doors in the city of Balaton. Iterro Life Sciences President and CEO Brian Knochenmus confirmed Friday that the Iterro facility in Balaton was closing, but said he had no further comment at this time. Iterro, formerly called ...

Affolter ‘engaged’ with Marshall community, history

MARSHALL — He had an office in Marshall’s downtown for many years. But even after he retired, LeRoy Affolter was an active part of his community, local residents said. LeRoy “Doc” Affolter died Tuesday, at the Avera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall. He was 93. Affolter ...