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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 ...

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 ...

‘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 ...

Marshall group talks Hwy. 23 safety with MnDOT

MARSHALL — Minnesota Highway 23 has already been the focus of safety projects in Marshall over the past several years — but there are still trouble spots, community members said. On Wednesday, local stakeholders and Minnesota Department of Transportation staff members watched drone ...

December temps break records in Marshall, other SW MN communities

MARSHALL — Last month’s weather set new records around the region. The city of Marshall was among the southwest Minnesota communities that experienced its warmest December on record, according to the National Weather Service office in Sioux Falls. Meteorologist Jeff Chapman said ...

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 ...