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Crime for Sept. 18

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GHENT — A report is pending on an animal bite at 11:03 p.m. Tuesday on the 100 block of West McQuestion Street, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. TRACY — A suspicious incident was reported at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday on the 3400 block of Lyon County Road 56, Tracy Police said. No ...

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 ...

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 year of changes

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MARSHALL — The past year in Marshall has been marked by some big projects – and ongoing challenges – in areas like retail and housing. As a tour bus headed down East College Drive on Wednesday morning, it was hard for Marshall Economic Development Authority Director Lauren Deutz to keep ...

Cannabis retailer could come to Marshall

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MARSHALL — A former restaurant property in Marshall could possibly become the site of one of the first retail cannabis dispensaries in the city, Marshall city staff said Wednesday. During a Marshall Economic Development Authority tour, EDA Director Lauren Deutz said the new owners of the ...