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Mustang soccer suffers defeat at the hands of Minnesota State

MANKATO – The Southwest Minnesota State women's soccer team (1-6-2, 1-4-1 NSIC) suffered a 6-0 setback to Minnesota State on Sunday afternoon. Minnesota State finished the match with a 25-8 advantage in shots and held a 12-3 edge in shots on goal. The Mavericks also recorded 11 corner kicks compared to none for SMSU. Kennady Krebs made five saves in goal for the Mustangs, including one in the first half and four after halftime. Minnesota State goalkeeper Lauren McAlpine recorded three saves to earn the shutout. Sophia Wilson led SMSU with two shots, both on goal, while Janae Kayser ...

Trump on crusade against ‘dreamer’ students

The Trump administration sued D.C. and three states last week to try to invalidate their policies allowing in-state tuition for undocumented college students. It was a lamentable milestone: Since President Donald Trump returned to office last year, his administration has now sued every jurisdiction that offered such assistance. This is part of a broader campaign against “dreamers,” the young immigrants who were brought into the United States illegally as children. Many remember no other country as home. College degrees are particularly important for this cohort: Degrees can lead to ...

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 ...

Public Lands Day at Pipestone National Monument

Pipestone National Monument needs help on National Public Lands Day. On Saturday, Sept. 26, volunteers can get out in the tallgrass prairie with park rangers from 9 a.m. to noon to help take care of this important cultural site. Volunteers can choose between collecting native seeds that we will replant next year or removing invasive species that crowd out the native plants. No experience needed — they’ll provide the tools and training. Just bring sturdy shoes and dress in layers for the weather. There will have gloves available, but feel free to bring your own as well. Volunteers ...

Road closure announcement

The intersection of North 4th Street and North High Street will be closed from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. today Wednesday, weather permitting. Access will be restricted. Traffic control signage will be in place. All vehicles will be required to use alternate routes during the period of closure.

Remembering the players who made area football special

This area has had so many outstanding football players, and I am again going from my memory to name a few of them that I remember. Balaton had some outstanding teams in the 60’s, coached by Ron Borchert. Jim Johnson, Class of 68, went on to play for the Air Force Academy. Pat Popowski (1970) and Craig Rasmussen (1971) were my teammates and roommates at Mn-Morris. They both had terrific careers there, (in spite of having to play with mediocre teammates like me), and Pat went on to have a tryout with the Chicago Bears in 1974. After a couple of weeks trying out as a halfback, he was ...