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US stocks jump as employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, raising hopes that rate hikes can wait

National News August 7, 2026

NEW YORK — Stocks rose on Wall Street Friday and Treasury yields fell after the government reported that employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month. Every major index notched a second straight week of gains, which included several fresh records. It marks a strong start to August following several weak months. The S&P 500 rose 47.68 points, or 0.6%, to 7,757.64. That topped the all-time high it set on Tuesday. The benchmark index has been on a record run throughout the year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 151.83 points, or 0.3%, to 54,036.93. That put it just short ...

Recognizing farming milestones

Local News August 7, 2026

TYLER — There are generations of history connected with family farms in southwest Minnesota. Last weekend, the Minnesota Farm Bureau honored two farms that reached some major milestones. During the Lincoln County Fair, the John M. and Dawn Wichern farm was recognized as a 2026 Century ...

Primary election is on Tuesday — here's what you need to know

Local News August 7, 2026

MARSHALL —- Minnesota voters will go to the polls Tuesday for the primary election. Voters will choose candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, U.S. Senate and House of Representative, secretary of state, state auditor and the attorney general. The ballot is a partisan primary ballot, meaning voters are only permitted to vote for the candidates of one party. According to Steven Anderson, the Marshall city clerk, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. He said the busiest times being right when the polls open, around lunchtime and anytime between 4:30 and 6:30 ...

Blanche wins support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy, likely paving way for confirmation

National News August 7, 2026

WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said on Friday that he will back Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, likely paving the way for Blanche's confirmation to lead President Donald Trump's Justice Department. The Louisiana senator announced his support on the Senate floor after Blanche's confirmation was thrown into doubt over opposition from two other Republican senators, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine. Cassidy said Blanche "is not perfect," citing concerns over a proposed $1.8 billion fund to compensate Trump allies, a tax audit immunity deal ...

Crime

News of Record August 7, 2026

MARSHALL — A 19-year-old man was arrested in an incident at 9:27 p.m. Thursday on the 1100 block of Birch Street, Marshall Police said. MARSHALL — An 18-year-old man was cited for speeding at 9:51 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of 220th Street and U.S. Highway 59, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. MARSHALL — An animal bite reported at 3:53 p.m. Thursday on the 400 block of Dogwood Avenue is under investigation, Marshall Police said. MARSHALL — A report was sent to the county attorney’s office for consideration of evading taxation charges against a ...

Two injured in Murray Co. crash

Local News August 7, 2026

SLAYTON — Two people were injured in a one-vehicle crash Thursday in Murray County, the Minnesota State Patrol said. The crash was reported at 1:32 p.m. on Highway 267 in Slayton Township. A 2006 Ford Mustang driven by Abagail Elizabeth Cappotto, 16, of Slayton, was traveling northbound on Highway 267 when it left the roadway and rolled, the State Patrol said. Cappotto and a passenger in the vehicle, 18-year-old Kianndra Denano Fergen, of Lennox, S.D., were taken to the Slayton hospital with non life-threatening injuries, the State Patrol said. The Murray County Sheriff’s Office ...