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 ...
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. ...
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 — 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 ...
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 ...
MARSHALL — They had a presence in Marshall for more than 40 years, providing employment support for people with disabilities. But while Service Enterprises, Inc., is still operating, changing service needs led SEI to close its Marshall satellite office in December. “It was a really tough decision,” said Karin Ramey, executive director of SEI. But at the same time, she said, it was a decision that had been coming for a while. Ramey said SEI is still serving people in Lyon, Redwood and surrounding counties, providing services like vocational training, employment and day support ...
