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Crime for Feb. 21

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MARSHALL — A suspicious vehicle reported at 6:41 p.m. Thursday on the 900 block of Michigan Road is under investigation, Marshall Police said. MARSHALL — A 23-year-old man was cited for having an uninsured vehicle in a traffic stop at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of U.S. ...

A new era: Jones steps into SMSU presidency

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MARSHALL — In light of Dr. David Jones being named as the 11th president of Southwest Minnesota State University, a welcome reception and presentation was held on campus Thursday afternoon to celebrate the news with Jones and Minnesota State Chancellor Scott Olson. Jones was announced as ...

Lyon County board hears request for smaller DEED office in Marshall

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MARSHALL — Budget and workforce cuts have a tenant at the Lyon County Government center asking for a smaller office, county officials said this week. At Tuesday’s Lyon County Board meeting, county commissioners heard a request for a reduction in the amount of office space the Minnesota ...

Plans for new Tyler library moving forward

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TYLER — On average, around 20 or 30 people a day stop by the Tyler Public Library. For a city with a population of about 1,100, that’s a decent number, said library director Shelly Finzen. “I feel that it’s a very busy place,” Finzen said. But things can get crowded quickly. “If I ...

Crime and accidents for Feb. 20

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BALATON — A 19-year-old man was cited for having a dog at large at 6:17 p.m. Wednesday on the 200 block of Third Street, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. MARSHALL — A juvenile male was arrested on a warrant at 1:40 p.m. Wednesday on the 1500 block of Stadium Drive, Marshall ...

Lyon County commissioners approve Garvin shelter, electric quotes

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MARSHALL — Plans to add features like new picnic shelters at Garvin Park took another step forward this week. On Tuesday, Lyon County Commissioners voted to approve quotes to build three picnic shelters, and to make electrical service upgrades at the park’s upper and lower campgrounds. ...