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Tyler man charged with child pornography possession in S.D.

TYLER — A Tyler man was arrested Friday, and is now facing charges of child pornography possession in South Dakota, according to court records. A criminal complaint filed Thursday in Lincoln County, South Dakota, court said Zane Ryan Schuur, 21, is charged with 10 counts of possessing child pornography. Online court records said Schuur appeared in court in South Dakota Monday morning and pleaded not guilty to the charges. An affidavit filed in South Dakota circuit court alleged that the Lennox, South Dakota, Police requested to search Schuur’s cell phone during investigation of a ...

Chamber membership grows under Gruhot’s leadership

MARSHALL — He didn’t start his career knowing he wanted to lead the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC). But after more than a decade with MACC, Chamber President Brad Gruhot said he’s loved being part of the area community. “It’s been a great run so far. I want to do another ...

Speaking out

MARSHALL — Students started arriving at Marshall High School early Saturday morning dressed up in suits. As the time for competition got nearer, students from across southwest Minnesota were doing vocal warm-ups and running through their lines. It was all a part of getting ready for speech. ...

Man charged in Balaton hit-and-run pleads not guilty

MARSHALL — A Balaton man charged in connection with a hit-and-run incident in December has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and criminal vehicular operation, district court records said. Carlos Eduardo Rodriguez Rivera, 30, appeared in Lyon County District Court at a hearing Tuesday. Rivera is charged with second degree assault with a dangerous weapon, criminal vehicular operation and fifth degree assault. A criminal complaint alleges that on the night of Dec. 20, a pickup truck Rivera was driving struck a pedestrian outside the Balaton Liquor Store. He then drove away ...

Lynd Fire Department receives grant to upgrade radios

LYND — Continuing to make additions through the generous help of community and organizational support, the Lynd Fire Department is upgrading its communication with brand new radios after receiving a $5,000 grant from the BNSF Railway Foundation. The funding has helped to replace radios ...

End of an era for Marshall band shell

MARSHALL — Marshall’s city band shell has been the site of countless concerts and community events. But after 75 years, the band shell’s foundations are shifting and its wooden support beams have deteriorated, said Marshall Parks and Recreation Superintendent Preston ...