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Weathering a problem for downtown art

MARSHALL — Over the years, the elements have taken their toll on murals on buildings in downtown Marshall. At the corner of Main and Third Street, artwork celebrating Marshall area history has sections of peeling or missing paint, while some panels of the image are gone. A lot of the damage ...

Lyon Co. sheriff, Marshall police not notified of DWI testing errors

MARSHALL — Lyon County and Marshall law enforcement said area DWI investigations were not affected when the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension announced potential errors in hundreds of breath tests last month. The BCA says forensic lab scientists have now determined the tests were ...

Marshall schools referendum rejected by voters

MARSHALL — The Marshall Public School’s $2 million, 10-year operating referendum has been rejected amongst voters at Tuesday’s special election, with unofficial results showing a failed margin of 54%. Preliminary results show 1,415 votes (46%) in favor of the levy, to 1,647 opposed. ...

Lakeview’s referendum approved

COTTONWOOD — The Lakeview Public School District’s special election for a $250,000 annual 10-year capital project technology levy referendum has passed with unofficial results of a 59% passing rate on Tuesday, with 267 voters approving the levy, and 187 votes opposing the project. The ...

MCC’s referendum increase approved by voters

SLAYTON — The Murray County Central School District’s special election for an operating levy increase, to revoke and replace its current referendum, was approved on Tuesday with unofficial results showing a 52% passing rate. Preliminary results show 548 votes in favor, with 510 votes ...

Lyon Co. to help with rural water financing

MARSHALL — Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water is trying to develop a new water source that could help residents in northern Lyon County. The water provider is also turning to area counties for help with the financing of new wells, water pipelines and a water treatment plant, said LPRW General ...