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‘Good event’ for Garvin Park

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GARVIN — It was a great day to get outside — and to visit a Lyon County park. On Saturday, area residents really turned out to visit an open house event at Garvin Park. The open house was a chance for people to see improvements like the park’s new main picnic shelter, and to learn ...

SMSU repairs several campus sites after flooding

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MARSHALL — Effects from the July 18 flooding in the city of Marshall are still apparent, as Southwest Minnesota State University is continuing to work on repairs to its facilities. Marshall experienced significant flooding from 5-8 inches of heavy rainfall over a short period, forcing a ...

GOP candidates for Minnesota governor speak at forum

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LOWER SIOUX COMMUNITY — Controlling government spending, stopping fraud and election security were all topics discussed by Republican governor candidates speaking at a Redwood County forum this weekend. Four out of the six Republican candidates currently running in the 2026 Minnesota ...

Speakers say greater MN a key area for GOP

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GHENT — In the 2026 Minnesota state elections, the focus for Republicans will be on greater Minnesota, speakers at a Lyon County Republicans event said this week. “Why greater Minnesota? Because this is where the conservative votes are,” said Mike Amery, director of greater Minnesota ...

Lyon Co. sets 9.9% preliminary levy increase

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MARSHALL — After weeks of discussion about the possibility of a double-digit levy increase in Lyon County in 2026, County Commissioners approved a 9.9% preliminary levy increase on Tuesday. The 9.9% increase was higher than commissioners wanted. But commissioners said they planned to keep ...

A way to say ‘Welcome’

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MARSHALL — Their goal was to build community – but also to have fun. At the kick-off of Welcoming Week in Marshall, local kids and families had a chance to enjoy food and music, play games and more. “It’s really neat for me to see everyone come out and have a good time,” said ...