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News of Record July 13, 2026

MARSHALL — A Minneota woman, 32, was cited for not having insurance during a traffic stop at 9:50 p.m. Saturday on the 100 block of West College Drive, Marshall Police said. MARSHALL — A report of a juvenile runaway at 6:51 p.m. Saturday on the 500 block of Kathryn Avenue is under investigation, Marshall Police said. MARSHALL — A Marshall woman, 45, was cited for driving after suspension in a traffic stop at 3:31 p.m. Saturday on the 1300 block of East College Drive, Marshall Police said. MARSHALL — An incident reported at 2:10 p.m. Saturday is under investigation, ...

Photographing the 'Big Five'

Local News July 13, 2026

MARSHALL - Many retirees like to spend their time relaxing at home or enjoying the little things in life, trying to make things as peaceful and simple as possible. For Roger Strom and Debra Evans, retirement means something else entirely. On Friday, Strom and Evans came to Hill Street Place to ...

Minnesota prosecutors obtain long withheld evidence in investigation into protest shooting deaths

Minnesota News July 13, 2026

(AP) — Minnesota prosecutors announced Monday that they have obtained key evidence in their ongoing investigations into fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during pitched protests against a federal immigration enforcement crackdown in the state earlier this year. "Through the ...

'Little spike' in Lyon Co. gun permits

Local News July 11, 2026

MARSHALL — The number of Minnesotans applying to carry a handgun has been climbing over the past year, according to data from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. In an annual report released earlier this year, the BCA said more than 75,000 people statewide applied for permits to carry in 2025. Lyon County has also seen a small spike in permit applications so far this year, said Sheriff Eric Wallen. In the first six months of 2026, there were a total of 135 new permits to carry issued in the county. There were only 84 new permits issued in the first half of 2025. But at ...

Food stamp changes will cost states billions

Minnesota News July 11, 2026

Upcoming funding shifts in the federal food stamp program are poised to cost states billions of dollars, heightening fears that more Americans will lose access to the nation’s largest food assistance program. Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act made major changes to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP, including new eligibility and work requirements. Already, more than 4 million Americans have lost SNAP benefits, putting more pressure on food banks and food pantries across the country. But beginning in fall 2027, states for the first time must begin to fund ...

Being creative making cookies

Local News July 11, 2026

MARSHALL – Char Bzdok stood in front of a class of 18 children with a spoon and plate in her hand, showing it off to the group of students. “At the end, if you're good, I’ll let you eat off your frosting pallets,” she said. “What is a frosting pallet? It's where you guys will put ...