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Searching for a cure for Type 2 diabetes

MARSHALL — Type 2 diabetes is a disease that impacts millions of Americans. Dr. Dequina Nicholas said she’s seen the affect of diabetes has had on her own family members, too. It’s something that has helped inspire her research trying to find a cure. “This is the reason I got into ...

MHS students showcase talents

The Marshall High School Student Council hosted its Spring Talent Show Wednesday evening, showcasing a variety of talent and excitement among students. There were six different acts that performed. Musical performance duo Karsten Springborg and Brennen Thooft took first place for their act ...

Taking care of the Earth by collecting trash

MARSHALL — On Earth Day, Southwest Minnesota State University biology professor Dr. Alyssa Anderson joined about 30 other people picking up garbage along and in the diversion channel that crosses U.S. Highway 59 in Marshall. “What better day to come out and make a dent,” she said while ...

For 40 years, customers ‘become family’ at Cars Unlimited

MARSHALL — After seven years of operating a successful car repair shop on Highway 59 North in Marshall, Bob Larsen had to figure out a different way of making money. He was battling back issues and “the doctor said I needed to find a new job,” Larsen said. “When you are old, it’s ...

US stocks fall on a shaky Wall Street as Brent oil briefly barrels above $107

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks pulled back from their record heights on a shaky Wall Street Thursday following mixed profit reports from Tesla and other big companies. Oil prices, meanwhile, jumped on worries about what will happen next in the war with Iran. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% and halted a weekslong rally that had erased all its losses because of the war and then carried it to all-time highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 179 points, or 0.4%, while the Nasdaq composite dropped 0.9% from its own record. Tesla helped drag the market lower after sinking 3.6% even though it ...