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Taking the refugee journey

Local News

MARSHALL — It was a high-pressure situation. Groups of students at Southwest Minnesota State University had just been asked to imagine that they were fleeing war in their home country. The students, role-playing as family groups, had just two minutes to decide which family members would make ...

Area Halloween celebrations kick off Saturday

Local News

MARSHALL — Halloween is still a week away, but the festivities are already starting up for trick-or-treaters. A variety of family-friendly events are planned for Saturday, including returning favorites like ResHALLoween at Southwest Minnesota State University, and trick-or-treating at ...

Trial dates changed for arson case

News of Record

MARSHALL — A trial for a man charged with arson has been rescheduled to March, Lyon County District Court records said. Moises Reyes, 29, appeared in court for a settlement conference on Tuesday. Last month, Reyes pleaded not guilty to charges of first degree arson. A criminal complaint ...

Crime for Oct. 23

News of Record

MARSHALL — A Marshall man, 21, was arrested in a hit-and-run incident at 1:23 a.m. Wednesday on the 200 block of West Main Street, Marshall Police said. MARSHALL — A Marshall man, 28, was arrested on a warrant at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday on the 1300 block of Birch Street, Marshall Police ...

Crime and accidents for Oct. 24

News of Record

MARSHALL — A Marshall man, 32, was cited for not having proof of insurance and speeding at 5:13 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of North Minnesota Highway 23 and East College Drive, Marshall Police said. MARSHALL — A Marshall man, 19, was cited for driving after revocation, and a ...

One-act play ‘hits close to home’ on dementia

Local News

MARSHALL — The creators of a one-act play about dementia said the project had an emotional impact —and not only on the audience. “It was very emotional,” playwright Maureen Keimig said of “Moments of Joy,” which was performed Saturday in Marshall. All of the cast members’ lives ...