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Caution urged for ice fishing in SW MN

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MARSHALL — Southwest Minnesota has been hit by some blasts of cold and wintry weather in December. But although ice has formed on area lakes, it might still a bit early for ice fishing. “The ice hasn’t been super thick,” said Rick Konold, at Borch’s Sporting Goods in Marshall. ...

‘We need to tell this story’

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FAIRMONT – The first interview for the upcoming documentary “The 36,” with Martin County Historical Society Executive Director Lenny Tvedten, was completed on Wednesday. The film will center on the Nolte family. Carl and Louise Nolte moved to Martin County in 1885. “When they moved ...

Crime for Dec. 19

News of Record

BALATON — A report is pending on an incident at 6:27 p.m. Wednesday on the 100 block of West Second Avenue, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. MARSHALL — A report is pending on theft at 5:32 p.m. Wednesday on the 600 block of Village Drive, Marshall Police said. GHENT — A ...

Crime and accidents for Dec. 20

News of Record

MARSHALL — A report is pending on a public disturbance at 12:53 a.m. Friday on the 200 block of West Main Street, Marshall Police said. MARSHALL — A Marshall man, 22, was arrested for violating a domestic abuse no-contact order at 5:10 p.m. Thursday on the 1300 block of Birch Street, ...

Sharing holiday joy

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Photo by Samantha Davis Holy Redeemer kindergarten through eighth grade choir students performed a Christmas concert Wednesday evening in the school’s auditorium. The program was titled “The Incredible Adam Angel,” and the students entertained the crowd with a variety of holiday songs ...

Lyon Co. Board OKs 3% pay increase

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MARSHALL — Lyon County commissioners were divided on whether to increase commissioner pay or per diem rates in 2026. After a couple of different proposals at this week’s county board meeting, commissioners voted 3-2 in favor of a 3% pay increase for next year, while leaving per diem ...