A project to enhance water storage at wetlands south of Marshall came before Lyon County Commissioners this week. On Tuesday, commissioners approved the use of about $10,500 in riparian aid for work on a series of ponds on land owned by Greg Taylor. Lyon County Soil and Water Conservation ...
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) recently released the graduation data for last year’s class of 2025, revealing a state record-high graduation rate. Local area schools of southwest Minnesota also reported positive rates. Minnesota collectively reported an 84.9% graduation rate ...
MARSHALL — A Marshall man, 27, was arrested for DWI at 1:16 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of East Southview Drive and East Southview Court, Marshall Police said. MARSHALL — A report was sent to the county attorney’s office for consideration of child neglect charges against a ...
The name of the business is Rick’s Welding, located in Lake Benton. The predominant product, however, is PowerLift Doors. “It’s our top product,” said Amanda Bennett, the corporate administrator for Rick’s Welding. “We also offer farm repair welding, full-service for farmers, ...
In the April 8 edition of the Independent, there was a story regarding three Marshall Public School School Board seats that will be up for election this November on four-year terms. Sara Runchey, Jeff Chapman and Sara Brink’s seats will open. Both Runchey and Chapman will not be seeking ...
Lyon County Commissioners took action on maintenance work at the Lyon County landfill on Tuesday. The project will involve work on some of the side slopes of areas at the landfill where waste is currently disposed, as well as the installation of a protective liner. The project won't ...