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Streier recognized by Becker’s Healthcare

Debbie Streier, regional president and CEO, Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center, Marshall, has been named to the Becker’s Hospital Review list of “Women hospital and health system presidents and CEOs to know” for the fourth year in a row. The 2026 list includes 236 hospital leaders from across the United States. Streier is one of seven CEOs from Minnesota to make the list. According to Becker’s Healthcare, the presidents and CEOs featured on this list are expanding access to care, advancing equity and inclusion, and driving meaningful improvements in care. Their influence ...

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. Marshall-Lyon County Library hours, ...

Sanford Tracy receives recognition for participation in post-acute care initiative for stroke patients

 Sanford Tracy 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.    The post-acute care initiative provides a framework for assisting facilities to improve care according to the American Heart Association’s rigorous science-based requirements for stroke rehabilitation, including program management, patient and caregiver education and support, care coordination, clinical management and ...

Upcoming events at the Lyon County Museum

Doug Ohman will present “America 250” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall. Ohman will share stories and photos that help tell the amazing tale of America’s birth. Doug will focus on the men and women who were the visionaries for our great country in its earliest beginnings. The rich story of America will entertain and inspire each of us and help us appreciate the country we call home. Ohman has spent the past 30 + years photographing historic architecture and landscapes in Minnesota. His work has been featured in books, ...

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 ...

A twist on a fairy tale

LAKE BENTON — Longtime actors but first time co-directors Jenna Kor and Tom Schmitt debut for the Opera House putting on the musical “Into the Woods” for the Lake Benton Opera House’s summer musical. The musical follows the fairy tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and ...