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Ice fishing tradition continues on Lake Hendricks

HENDRICKS — For decades, ice fishing has brought people together on Lake Hendricks. Organizers of the annual Hendricks ice fishing derby say things are looking good to continue the tradition this weekend. “We’re hoping for a really good turnout,” said Greg Pearson of the Lake Hendricks Improvement Association. With a mild weather forecast for this weekend, organizers are anticipating hundreds of people on the lake. Plus, Pearson said, “The fishing has been really good.” The walleye and perch have been biting, he said. Pearson said this year is the 48th annual ice fishing ...

Ice fishing tradition continues on Lake Hendricks

HENDRICKS — For decades, ice fishing has brought people together on Lake Hendricks. Organizers of the annual Hendricks ice fishing derby say things are looking good to continue the tradition this weekend. “We’re hoping for a really good turnout,” said Greg Pearson, of the Lake Hendricks Improvement Association. With a mild weather forecast for this weekend, organizers are anticipating hundreds of people on the lake. Plus, Pearson said, “The fishing has been really good.” The walleye and perch have been biting, he said. Pearson said this year is the 48th annual ice ...

Lynd students hit the lake for ice fishing trip

RUSSELL — The fish were biting for Lynd Public School students Wednesday morning, who stepped out of the classroom and onto Island Lake near Russell for an ice fishing field trip for the second straight year. Sixth, seventh and eighth-grade students were brought ice fishing by Lynd’s ...

Sign-ups underway for St. Pat’s parade

MARSHALL — Marshall community members are looking forward to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a downtown parade next month. Organizers said so far, about 17 entries have signed up to be part of the parade. “We hope it will be a nice day for the initial date,” said Sam Lund, event specialist for the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce. The parade is planned for the afternoon of Saturday, March 14. Chamber staff said local businesses, organizations and community groups are invited to sign up to participate. Lund said he has heard comments from community members who were ...

Republican caucuses draw more than 100 in Lyon County

MARSHALL — People from around Lyon County gathered Tuesday to take the first steps toward shaping the Republican party platform and selecting candidates for 2026 elections. Lyon County Republicans held precinct caucuses in three different locations around the county. “We had a very ...

DFL reports record turnout as 110 show up at Marshall location

MARSHALL — The turnout at Tuesday’s precinct caucuses came as a surprise for Lyon County Democrats. “The line to register was all the way down the hallway,” said Lyon County DFL chair Anita Gaul. All told, 110 people from across Lyon County packed the Adult Community Center in ...