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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., ...

Understanding HELOCs: A flexible financing option for homeowners

If you’re a homeowner looking to fund a major expense – whether it’s a home renovation, education costs, or debt consolidation – a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) may be worth considering. HELOCs offer a flexible way to borrow against the equity in your home, but like any financial ...

James “Jim” H. Maeyaert

TRACY—James “Jim” H. Maeyaert, age 82 of Tracy, died Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Westbrook Good Samaritan Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tracy. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service – Tracy Area Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Jim is survived by his daughter, Vernette Maeyaert (John Keller) of Montevideo.

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. 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 W. Lyon St., ...

Local Briefs

Road closure announcement North Fourth Street will be intermittently closed for tree removals by the City Street Department, weather permitting, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in the following locations: North Fourth Street between West Lyon Street and West Redwood Street; North Fourth Street between Elm Street and North Whitney Street Access will be restricted. All vehicles are recommended to be parked on adjacent streets during this time. No through-traffic will be allowed within the segment during each individual tree removal and clean up. Science & Nature Conference ...

Marshall teams compete at Minnesota Region 8 Subregion Knowledge Bowl Meet

Thirty-five teams of students from across the region gathered on March 4 for the Minnesota Subregion Knowledge Bowl meet. The event, held at the SMSU football suites, featured teams from multiple area schools competing in one written and four oral rounds that tested their knowledge in subjects ranging from science and literature to history, math, and current events. Knowledge Bowl, a long‑standing academic competition in Minnesota, challenges teams of three to five students to collaborate under pressure. The meet opened with a written round that set the initial rankings, followed by ...