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Volunteering gives ‘spark of purpose’

MARSHALL — Mornings are busy at Heritage Pointe Senior Living, Bernie Dulas said. On Wednesday, a group of residents were ready to start their day by training for Heritage Pointe’s TRYathlon challenge. Team members lined up for a relay of arm and leg cranking exercises, and all the ...

City looks at reconstructing South Fifth Street

MARSHALL — The city of Marshall is looking at reconstructing part of South Fifth Street. At this week’s Marshall City Council meeting, council members and city staff said the stretch of road between Main Street and Saratoga Street was in need of work. “We’ve done a good bit of review ...

‘You do have your own superpowers’

MARSHALL — Everyone has their own unique set of superpowers and should be something you embrace. That’s exactly the message, partnered with the theme of bravery, that former Marshall resident Daniel Bot shared with numerous classes at Park Side Elementary and Holy Reedemer on Monday with ...

Thin ice reported on some area lakes; mishaps reported

Incidents of vehicles or people falling through ice on area lakes have been reported over the past couple of weeks. On social media, law enforcement agencies including the Murray County Sheriff’s Office and the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office have encouraged people to exercise caution ...

SMAC announces over $135,000 in arts grants

MARSHALL — The Southwest Minnesota Arts Council recently awarded more than $135,000 in grant funding to a total of 21 different arts projects across the region. In a Monday news release, SMAC said grant recipients include area groups like the Granite Falls Historical Society, projects like ...

MAFAC eyes move to City Hall

MARSHALL — The Marshall Area Fine Arts Council has been searching for a new home downtown. After Tuesday’s Marshall City Council meeting, it looks like that home will be in City Hall. Council members voted to authorize the Marshall City Attorney and City Administrator to finalize a lease ...