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How Americans are feeling about the country's 250th anniversary, according to new polls

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Duane Mitchell has big plans for America's 250th anniversary. Mitchell, a 78-year-old veteran in Montana, plans to take a red, white and blue 1954 Chevrolet pickup that he restored and drive it in local parades for the Fourth of July. In honor of the country's milestone anniversary, he bought a decorative eagle to mount on the back of the truck, accompanied by American flags. "I'll be driving my pickup," he said, referring to his role in the parades. "Usually we freeze a whole bunch of candy, and I have a couple of kids from down the block who get in the back and ...

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MARSHALL — An animal bite reported at 5:01 p.m. Tuesday on the 1500 block of Carlson Street is under investigation, Marshall Police said. MARSHALL — A 33-year-old man was arrested in a violation of a domestic abuse no-contact order reported at 1:59 p.m. Tuesday on the 1400 block of East College Drive, Marshall Police said. BALATON — A 42-year-old woman was bitten by a dog at 11:52 a.m. Tuesday on the 100 block of North Central Avenue, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. TRACY — A 41-year-old man was bitten by a dog at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday on the 3000 block of ...

Marshall restaurant expanding

Local News

MARSHALL - More opportunities for summer fun are in the works as El Rancho Mexican Restaurant is undergoing an expansion project to include pickleball courts, sand volleyball courts and outdoor patio and bar. The expansion is expected to be completed by the end of the summer,according to ...

Busy week of summer festivals ahead

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It’s going to be a busy weekend in southwest Minnesota with summer festivals and special events planned in communities from Slayton to Dawson. Some of the events, like Balaton’s Fun Fest, are taking place on new dates. Organizers of Fun Fest listened to community feedback before trying out a new, earlier weekend for the festival, said Brita Fricke. Instead of holding the festival on the July Fourth weekend, Fun Fest kicks off this Thursday. “It’s not competing with people who want to go to the lake,” or with other July 4th events, Fricke said. In addition to Fun Fest, ...