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Police report rising concerns over scooters

MARSHALL — Bikes and scooters with electric motors are becoming a more popular way to get around. But at the same time, Marshall Police have been hearing a growing number of safety concerns about young people riding them. “The last few weeks, I have received so many comments and complaints, and heard so many frustrations from other people within our community,” Marshall Public Safety Director Jim Marshall said this week, as he spoke to the Marshall City Council. Marshall said the MPD is working to try and educate people about Minnesota’s age and safety restrictions on motorized ...

Learning drone technology

MARSHALL - The Lyon County 4-H hosted a drone program for youths in grades fifth through eighth to teach skills in repair, coding and navigating drones with a first person camera. The program involved four days of practice. Monday included learning about different types of drones and how to properly fly them. Tuesday and Wednesday had students coding, and Thursday concluded with 4-H staff teaching the student how to use a first-person drone camera. Gorden Lancaster Clark said he loves coding and seeing how the drone would react. “It's insane,” said Clark. “I put the things ...

Ride the rails for America's 250th Anniversary

MONTEVIDEO - Train enthusiasts and history lovers have the unique opportunity starting July 17 as local non-profit "Friends of the 261" works with the city of Montevideo to bring a three-day long excursion on rail throughout rural Minnesota. Taking stops along the way for food and to enjoy the sites. The event was meant to take place on July 4, however scheduling conflicts and busy schedules made that difficult. Determined to continue the event, The Friends of the 261 and Montevideo pushed the date back a few weeks. “We just kinda shoved the coal in the steam engine and plunged ...

Finding her artistic voice

MARSHALL — Jammie Niemeyer said she’s been creating art for as long as she can remember — ever since she could pick up a pencil. “I have always loved to draw, doodle, and paint so much that, when I was in school, I would sometimes get in trouble with teachers for doodling on ...

Tentinger hits walk-off RBI in state tourney opener

ST. CLOUD — Gabe Tentinger played the hero for the Murray County Central baseball team as it snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in the Class A state quarterfinals on Thursday. The No. 4 Rebels faced a four-run deficit against No. 5 Ogilvie before forcing extra innings, and Tentinger ...