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Marshall grocery store seeks to help minimize food scarcity

MARSHALL — There are many factors that contribute to food insecurity — low wages, unemployment, economic shifts, and high cost of living. Hy-Vee, a local grocery store, is hoping to help lessen food scarcity in the community. “Food scarcity is an every day concern,” said Jeff ...

A visit from reindeer

Students at Park Side Elementary in Marshall got a special visit from live reindeer Friday morning, to learn hands-on about the Sami culture and the importance of reindeer. Dan and Kelly Pochardt from Red Stable Reindeer brought in two reindeers, Stella and Mika, with the support of a Pride in ...

Deer opener harvest up from last year

MARSHALL — Deer numbers in Minnesota were looking good for last week’s firearm hunting opener. Paul Burr, acting big game program coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said so far, the deer harvest this year was about 7% above last year’s harvest. “We’ve ...

Uncertainty for THC

MARSHALL — A bill passed as part of the deal to end the federal government shutdown could have an impact on Marshall’s municipal liquor store, local retailers and other businesses that sell hemp-based THC edibles. However, local officials said it’s still a little early to see if a federal ...

A new sign posted Win a roundabout way

MARSHALL — Workers were putting one of the finishing touches on the new roundabout in Marshall on Friday. The center of the roundabout, located near the National Guard armory, has a raised center with landscaping of plants and rocks. And now it also has a sign featuring the Marshall city ...

‘Leaving Iowa’ a comedy ‘people can relate to’

TYLER — The Tyler Area Arts Council is bringing a comedic production to the big stage this weekend when it puts on three shows of “Leaving Iowa,” portraying a family vacation full of eventful twists. “This is a play that features a family of four, a mom, dad, brother and sister, and ...