100 years of music in the park
Local News
The Marshall Municipal Band kicked off its 100th season with a evening concert at Liberty Park Wednesday. Band director Bob Meffert leads the musicians through one of the musical selections.
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Crime and Accidents for June 8
News of Record
MARSHALL — A 23-year-old male was cited for public consumption at 10:46 p.m. Wednesday on the 400 block of East College Drive, Marshall Police said. The man was released to a responsible party, Police said. MARSHALL — Parties in a family matter reported at 6:56 p.m. Wednesday on the ...
‘Never Forget’: Saturday event to remember 1968 Tracy tornado
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TRACY — It was a tragic day in the history of a Lyon County community. On June 13, 1968, an F5 tornado struck the city of Tracy, leaving a path of destruction through town. Nine people were killed, and 125 were injured. Although the memories of that day might be painful, the Tracy tornado ...
Filings for public offices released
Local News
Several different public offices will be up for election in Lyon and surrounding counties this fall. The filing period for candidates for county offices closed Tuesday. According to candidate information posted on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website, the following people are running ...
50 years of loyalty
Local News
CANBY — Loyalty has always been important to the Hubers. Owner Paul Huber celebrated the 50th anniversary of Jim’s Market with employees and customers Wednesday. Huber’s father, Jim, the former owner, also joined the festivities. Part of the festivities included recognizing longtime ...
Lincoln Co. Sheriff investigating carbon monoxide death
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IVANHOE — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is waiting for the results of an autopsy for a man who died Monday, from what appears to be carbon monoxide poisoning. Around 6:44 a.m. Monday, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of an unresponsive person at a hog confinement barn in ...
Klaith honored
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Photo by Deb Gau Marc Klaith was honored for his years of service with the Marshall Fire Department, during a retirement reception Wednesday at the fire station. Klaith has served on the fire department for 31 years — 18 of those years as fire chief. Klaith, at left, was presented with ...
Crime and Accidents for June 7
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MINNEOTA — A 17-year-old male was cited for violating an instruction permit at 9:39 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of North Jackson Street and East Second street, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department said. MARSHALL — Shoplifting was reported at 9:29 p.m. Tuesday on the 1400 block ...
It’s not too late
Ag and Extension
Now that we have crept into June, it is that time of the year again to play….It’s not too late! As in, it’s not too late to treat your lawn for weeds is it? Or it’s not too late to keep planting things in the vegetable garden, is it? And it’s not too late to plant trees or shrubs, is ...
Ag and Extension Briefs
Ag and Extension
Cottage Food Producer Food Safety Training to be held in Willmar Do you make and sell baked goods, home-canned pickles, salsa, jam and jellies? Are you a cottage food producer? If you are, attend the Cottage Food Producer Food Safety Training from 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, at the U of M ...
Lyon County Board approves tax abatement policy for new housing
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MARSHALL — Housing needs in Lyon County have been put into the spotlight recently, and on Tuesday, Lyon County commissioners approved their own plan to encourage new housing construction. Commissioners passed a new policy creating a tax abatement program for owner-occupied or rental ...
‘Amazing 10 years’ to end
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MARSHALL — Video aficionados flocked to Family Video Tuesday afternoon to take advantage of lower prices on videos and games. Family Video has announced it is closing the College Drive location at the end of June after selling as much merchandise as possible, said general manager Mike ...
‘Interview everybody’
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SLAYTON — The consultant that the Murray County commissioners approved to oversee the sheriff's department has a new title. “The county has decided to change the title of the interim director of sheriff operations to governmental operations consultant,” Commissioner Lori Gunnink ...
Crime for June 6
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MARSHALL — A report is not complete on a burglary reported at 3:01 a.m. Tuesday on the 200 block of East Main Street, Marshall Police said. TAUNTON — An 18-year-old female was cited for speeding at 8:24 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Minnesota Highway 68 and 130th Avenue, the Lyon ...
Jessen petitions to abandon part of Branch 1, Joint County Ditch 16
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IVANHOE — Lincoln County commissioners will today consider a petition by Alfred Jessen to partially abandon Branch 1 of Joint County Ditch (JD) 16, which applies to his property. The petition will likely be signed without much comment, said Deb Vierhuf, county auditor, as the ...
Dion Caron resigns from MPS Board
Local News
MARSHALL — Among the action items approved by the Marshall Public School Board at its work session meeting on Monday was the decision to accept the resignation of school board member Dion Caron. Caron was recently hired as the business director for the district — assuming duties from ...
Louwagie enters Lyon County sheriff’s race
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MARSHALL — Lyon County has been a good place to live, Steven Louwagie said, and he’d like to work to help keep it that way. Louwagie, an investigator with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department, announced this week that he is joining the race for Lyon County Sheriff. If elected, ...
11-year-old bicyclist suffers serious injuries, deputy says
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LYND — An 11-year-old boy was in serious condition Monday afternoon after a collision with a sports utility vehicle while riding a bicycle, according to a Lyon County Sheriff’s Department official. Deputy Robert Lund said the juvenile male was heading north on River Street and the vehicle ...
Leaving the bench
Local News
MARSHALL — Judge Leland Bush wasn’t certain what really made him decide to apply to be a judge. But as a lawyer practicing in southwest Minnesota, he did think his experiences could bring a good perspective to the job. “I thought it was important that someone from here be a judge ...
A close call
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MARSHALL — Lowell Bagstad was hospitalized earlier this spring after suffering a heart attack. At age 95, he and his wife, Elinor, who is also in her 90s, live in the Eatros Addition at the same home they’ve owned for many years. They were two of the first residents of the addition, which ...