Nationally, nearly every local area in the U.S. raises revenue through property taxes, and these taxes represent the largest tax revenue source in 94 percent of localities. Property taxes are also the dominant tax revenue source for local governments here in Minnesota, generating more than any ...

The Independent calendar lists upcoming meetings, facility hours and events in and around Marshall. To have your group’s events listed, email the information to news@marshallindependent.com or submit the information to our virtual newsroom. Today Marshall Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m., Marshall ...

In the wintertime, blades sit aligned on a roll of spinners like ornaments on a Christmas tree. The beauty in their color, shimmer and flash, along with the slight jingle they make as they get packaged for the stockings at their final holiday destination are all part and parcel with the ...

With the completion of our audit, we are now focusing on the next steps for our revised 2025 budget and preparing for the 2026 budget. Over recent years, we have been fortunate to maintain stable enrollment, and our projections indicate a steady to slightly decreasing student count. However, ...

We all feel it at some point and to some degree. As we anticipate the holiday season and see the extra waste that we all have during the holidays, please rest assured that there are a few easy things to do that we can embrace easily that will help us reduce waste in our homes during the holiday ...

Question: Hello, I am looking at getting my kids an e-scooter for Christmas. I was just curious before making the purchase what are the laws and rules for these things. Answer: Motorized foot scooters (also termed “electric scooters” or “e-scooters”) have seen a marked increase in use ...