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A growing tradition

MARSHALL — The Lyon County Museum had a busy 2023 holiday season, and it showed at events like the annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk. Museum Director Jennifer Andries said the tree walk had grown — both in the number of groups decorating trees, and in the donations visitors made to vote for ...

Two dead after shooting in Lake Benton

LAKE BENTON — Two people are dead after a shooting at a Lake Benton home on Thursday. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting with an investigation of the incident. The Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting a medical ...

‘Record numbers’ turn to area food shelves

MARSHALL — The Kitchen Table Food Shelf had just opened for the day. But on Friday, there was already a line of waiting people that stretched out the door. Busy days have become more common at area food shelves, said Lori Lerohl, volunteer coordinator at the Kitchen Table. “We opened ...

Room to grow

MARSHALL — By April the Marshall-based regional Public Defender’s office will have room to grow. They’re increasing their office space on Jewett Street by 50%. One thousand square feet are being added for a total of 3,000. The $300,000 project is being funded by their landlord Mike ...

Investigation of online chat leads to eight felony counts

NEW ULM — A 38-year-old Cottonwood man accused of soliciting who he believed to be a child to engage in sexual conduct online faces eight felony charges in Brown County District Court. Solicitation of a child or believed to be a child through electronic communication to engage in sexual ...

Marshall CTI receives $15,000 grant

MARSHALL — Even after Marshall Public Schools opened its new Career and Technical Institute, new educational opportunities have continued to take shape for students. This week, it was announced that the Marshall CTI was one of six schools that were awarded grant funds to support career and ...