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RTR blanks YME to open season

TYLER — Big plays were the story of the game when Russell-Tyler-Ruthton hosted Yellow Medicine East for its season opener on Thursday. The Knights had three touchdowns of 50 yards or longer in the game, rolling to a 34-0 win over the Sting. The Knights first claimed the lead with a 56-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter, and closed out the night’s scoring with an 87-yard run in the third. RTR finished with 313 yards on 38 attempts as a team. RTR padded its lead after halftime with a 61-yard passing touchdown to go up 28-0. Liam Anderson and Dane Hildahl gave the Sting a ...

Americans and Canadians are losers in the escalating trade wars

The 50 percent tariffs announced Monday by President Donald Trump on all cars, trucks, automotive parts and steel from Canada would crush manufacturers in the United States and raise prices in both countries. The silver lining is that Trump said these import taxes would not take effect until Jan. 1, leaving time for negotiators to disarm an economic land mine. A bilateral deal appeared close last week before talks broke down at the 11th hour. Neither Trump nor Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to look as if he’s succumbing to bullying from the other, so the escalation has ...

Master Gardeners meeting today

The University of MN Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Lyon County will hold an informational meeting at 6 p.m. today at the Adult Community Center in Marshall. Participants will meet current Master Gardeners and learn about the program and the process for joining the group. For more information, contact the Master Gardeners at lyoncomgs@umn.edu.

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. SW MN Arts Council Gallery 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., 509 West Main Street, Marshall. Lyon County Museum 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 301 ...

Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors

We offer Spark of Faith summer horse mentored camps. We offer basic horsemanship lessons and adaptive horsemanship sessions year round in our arena. Our faith based camps and day camps run throughout the year. Phone: 605-695-7366; website: redemptionranchmn.org; email: ...

Sanford Canby Medical Center receives recognition for participation in post-acute care initiative for stroke patients

Sanford Canby Medical Center has received recognition for its participation in the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Stroke post-acute care initiative to enhance guideline-based care for stroke patients, ultimately improving and prolonging lives. Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability in the U.S. and approximately 800,000 people each year experience a new or recurrent stroke, according to the American Heart Association’s 2025 statistical update. Participation in the American Heart Association’s post-acute care initiative can help facilities support ...