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Fischbach, Osberg discuss Ag issues at Farmfest

MORGAN – Tariffs, immigrant labor, and E15 ethanol blends were among the top topics during Farmfest’s U.S. Congressional District 7 candidate forum. Incumbent Representative Michelle Fischbach and DFL challenger Erik Osberg participated in the forum, answering questions on a variety of ...

Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors

Avera Marshall launched a High-Risk Breast Clinic in March 2026 as an extension of Avera McKennan's program. Through collaboration with breast health experts across Avera, the clinic provides specialized care for patients at increased risk of breast cancer, including risk assessment, screening ...

Regional Calendar

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 Area YMCA. Household Hazardous Waste Facility, open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Public Works Building, Marshall. Call 532-8210 for more info. Marshall Area Fine Arts Council gallery 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 344 West Main Street, Marshall. SW MN Arts Council Gallery, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., 509 West Main ...

Belgiun American Days parade

The community of Ghent celebrated the 74th annual Belgium American Days on Saturday with a Rolle Bolle Calcutta, car show and a grand parade. The parade featured a variety of emergency response vehicles, floats and politicians. The evening was topped with a the Pop Rocks street dance.

Regional Calendar

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 Household Hazardous Waste Facility, open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Public Works Building, Marshall. Call 532-8210 for more info. Marshall Area Fine Arts Council gallery 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 344 West Main Street, Marshall. TOPS# 1373 (take off pounds sensibly), 8-9 a.m., 82 W Main Street Cottonwood. For questions call 507-828-0944. Cribbage, ...

New at the Library

New materials at the Marshall-Lyon County Library FICTION Byrne, James. Storm Warning (Dez Limerick #4) Cohn, Rachel & De La Cruz, Melissa. My Ex-Husband’s Ex-Husband Katzenbach, John. The Architect Ryan, Jennifer. The Queen’s Coronation Stephens, Naomi. Don’t Upstage the Body MYSTERY Gates, Eva. Shot Through the Book (Lighthouse Library #12) NON-FICTION America’s Test Kitchen: The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook [641.50949 AME] Castel, Benoît. The Seasonal Pantry: 75 Homemade Recipes to Waste Less and Enjoy More [641.564 CAS] Cheyenne, Yasmine. The Come Back Era: ...