Tigers football rolls to win over Westonka
MARSHALL — Despite a slow start to their season opener on their home turf, Marshall football quickly showed why it has made the state tournament in each of the last two seasons, rolling to a 49-14 victory over Westonka on Friday night. The Tigers found themselves in an early 7-0 hole against the Whitehawks. That deficit did not last long, however, as Marshall reeled off 42 consecutive points to take control of the game. The Tigers carried a 28-7 lead into halftime, scoring all 28 of those points in the second quarter, before continuing to pull away in the second half. “We talked ...
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 Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Schwan’s parking lot, 200 South A Street. AA (Book study), 8 a.m., Open Door Church, 77 North Bruce Street. Lyon County Democrats campaign office open 9 a.m. to noon, 105 East Main Street, Marshall. Lyon County Museum, noon-4 p.m., 301 W. Lyon St., Marshall. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., 800 ...
Boxelder Bug Days parade seeking entrants
The Boxelder Bug Days parade will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, in Minneota. Area residents and businesses wanting to participate should visit the website www.boxelderbugdays.com for parade entry information.
New at the Marshall-Lyon County Library
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