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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. SW MN Arts Council Gallery, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., 509 West Main Street, Marshall. Marshall-Lyon County Library hours, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., 201 C St. Lyon County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 301 W. Lyon St., ...

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 AA (Book study), 8 a.m., Open Door Church, 77 North Bruce Street. Friends of the Library book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 201 C St. Marshall-Lyon County Library hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 201 C St. MAFAC Arts Center and Gift Shop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 109 N. 3rd., downtown Marshall. Lyon County Museum, noon.-4 p.m., 301 W. Lyon St., ...

Third Street Floral First Dollar

Third Street Floral, LCC celebrated the First Dollar Award from the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce. “We are a flower shop offering flowers for weddings, funerals, proms, special occasions and walk-ins. We have a lot of fun gifts, home décor, purses, jewelry, baby gifts and hand-painted ...

True Light Christian School Progress Award

True Light Christian School celebrated the Progress Award from the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce. “The school purchased a used playground from a park in Blaine, MN. Funds were raised to install the playground elements and sand volleyball court. Volunteers pieced the playground ...

Congress should investigate bombing of school in Iran

On Feb. 28, when the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran, the deadliest strike in terms of civilian casualties was on a girl’s elementary school in the town of Minab, Iran. The attack killed at least 175 people, most of whom were children. In the immediate aftermath, neither Israel nor the United States took responsibility for the attack. But a New York Times visual investigation found that the school appeared to be targeted by a precision strike and that the United States was the likely culprit. And yet, President Trump tried to pin blame on Iran. “In my ...

Vikings bring back Wentz to back up Murray, McCarthy

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a new contract with quarterback Carson Wentz on Thursday, bringing back the 11th-year veteran for more depth after a problematic season at the vital position. Wentz started five games in 2025 after J.J. McCarthy was sidelined by a ...