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Putting the pretzel back into Pretzel Days

Local News

LUCAN — The sign said “SuperPretzel Soft Pretzels” on a warmer displayed next to the beer stand at Lucan Pretzel Days on Saturday. Selling pretzels shouldn’t be that unusual at an event called Pretzel Days. However, according to Lucan resident Lorna Plaetz, pretzels have been a no ...

Redwood Street intersection to close

Local News

MARSHALL — Drivers in Marshall should be aware of another new change to traffic starting today. Representatives of R and G Construction said the intersection of West Redwood street and East College Drive downtown will be closed starting Tuesday for paving work. At the same time, the ...

Community members discuss the ideas that shaped America

Local News

MARSHALL — For America's 250th anniversary, community members came to the Lyon County Museum to reflect on America's past — the ideas that shaped it, and what its future will look like. On Tuesday, the Minnesota Humanities Center hosted a “Declaration of Independence and Liberty: Then ...

No newspaper on Friday

Local News

Due to the federal Juneteenth holiday there will be no mail delivery on Friday, and the Independent will not publish a paper on that day. Follow marshallindependent.com for breaking news and sports coverage.

Crime

News of Record

MARSHALL — A 32-year-old woman was arrested for motor vehicle tampering at 6:53 p.m. Sunday on the 500 block of South Minnesota Highway 23, Marshall Police said. MARSHALL — Theft reported at 4:23 p.m. Sunday on the 1300 block of Birch Street is under investigation, Marshall Police ...

New street closure ahead

Local News

MARSHALL — Both state and city road construction projects in Marshall are continuing to make progress, contractor representatives said this week. While paving is moving along on East College Drive, there is still another intersection closure planned as part of city construction on South ...