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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. 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., Marshall. Rotary Club, noon, Marshall ...

Red Baron Arena sees growth in ice, expo rentals

MARSHALL — The Red Baron Arena and Expo hosted a growing number of events over the past year, staff said this week. In a presentation to the Marshall City Council on Tuesday, senior sales manager Adri DeBoer said the facility received more than $150,000 in revenue. Plus, she said, “We ...

Homes at the holidays

MARSHALL — History and the holidays came together over the weekend, as area residents toured four Marshall homes. Local homeowners said part of the fun of the Lyon County Historical Society’s Holiday Home Tour was decorating their homes for the season. “It’s fun to do. I do it ...

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. Holiday bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Caboose, 1045 Craig Avenue, Tracy. Kindlmarkt, 9 a.m. to noon, Marshall Area YMCA. Marshall-Lyon County Library hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 201 C St. MAFAC Holiday Open House, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 N. 3rd Street. Lyon County Museum, ...

Benign breast mass should not increase risk of breast cancer

Dear Dr. Roach: I I had my first mammogram and was found to have a lesion. The mammographer said that I should follow up in six months with another mammogram and sonogram, but I have a grandmother who died of breast cancer. So, instead of waiting, I underwent a biopsy that showed a fibroadenoma. What is it? Does it ever become cancerous? I also read that they are associated with being overweight. I did have bariatric surgery in the past. -- V.P. Answer: A fibroadenoma is a benign breast mass. Most fibroadenomas are “simple” and do not increase the risk of developing breast ...

Keep a list of prescriptions handy

Dear Heloise: I’m a longtime reader of your column in the Daily Breeze, in Torrance, California, and I have a hint that I’d like to pass along: I have a habit of keeping a list of my prescriptions in my wallet because whenever I visit a new doctor or specialist, the first thing they ask is which medications I’m taking. This came in very handy recently when I was involved in a severe car accident, and the EMTs asked me the same question in the ambulance. I was able to give them the list, and they radioed this to the ER, saving everybody’s precious time! Thanks! -- Parker, via ...