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Oil prices sink and stocks leap worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

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NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices sank Wednesday, and stock markets rallied worldwide with hopes that the United States and Iran are nearing a deal to allow ships to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf once again to their customers. The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, fell 7.8% to $101.27, down from more than $115 early this week. It dropped as President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz could be "OPEN TO ALL" if Iran accepts a reported agreement that the U.S. president did not detail. The small strait has caused big trouble for the global economy ...

Crime

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LYND — Criminal sexual conduct reported at 3:34 p.m. Tuesday on the 1800 block of Camden Park Road is under investigation, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. MARSHALL — A suspicious incident reported at 1:57 p.m. Tuesday on the 500 block of South Minnesota Highway 23 is under investigation, Marshall Police said. MARSHALL — An incident involving a weapon reported at 2:05 a.m. Tuesday on the 1000 block of North Fourth Street is under investigation, Marshall Police said.

Downtown Roll-In Thursday

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MARSHALL — Classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and other vehicles will be on display in downtown Marshall as the Shades of the Past has its annual Roll-In The Marshall Downtown Roll-In will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday on Main and Third streets. Registration is free for all vehicles; just roll on in and find a spot. Admission is also free for the public. This is the third year Shades of the Past has done its Roll-In. According to club member Kenny DeVries, it started because of COVID and to help the downtown businesses. Thursday’s event also includes food and beverages, sidewalk ...

Lyon Co. approves Tracy building demolitions

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MARSHALL — This week, Lyon County Commissioners gave the city of Tracy permission to tear down two vacant houses on state tax-forfeited land. Tom Dobson, community development director for the city of Tracy, said the two buildings were in poor condition and posed a safety issue for the ...

Hennen gets GOP nod for House 15A

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COTTONWOOD — Area delegates endorsed rural Ghent resident Brad Hennen as a Republican candidate for the Minnesota state House of Representatives, at their House District 15A convention in Cottonwood on Monday evening. “I’m very grateful to all the delegates who supported me,” Hennen ...