IVANHOE — Chris Vlaminck was looking for a business he could operate to stay close to home and eventually pass down to his kids.

He found it in downtown Ivanhoe with the Breaktime Cafe. » Full Story

Different name, different location and expanded services. The local Red Cross office in Marshall is busier than ever this month. » Full Story

Irlbeck receives physical therapy doctorate

REDWOOD FALLS — Heidi Irlbeck, a physical therapist at Redwood Area Hospital, has recently earned her doctorate of physical therapy. » Full Story

Since her work with the Lyon County Humane Society drew her to the Marshall Animal Clinic, it only seems natural Stacy Lewison’s first pet patient on Tuesday was a former humane society animal. » Full Story

Avera Marshall physical therapist completes courseMARSHALL — Nancy Blanchard, physical therapist at Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center, recently completed additional training in rotator cuff of th » Full Story

By Deb Gaudgau@marshallindependent.comTRACY — A year after bringing his company to Tracy, Aquapower owner Mark Parenteau says the business is growing — the question is what form that growth will take. » Full Story

North Star’s Doose completes courseCOTTONWOOD — Brian Doose of North Star Mutual Insurance, Cottonwood, recently completed the requirements leading to the completion of the Associate in Risk Managemen » Full Story

When a customer asked Saturday if a framed picture of former Minnesota Twins player Rod Carew on the top shelf in his card shop was for sale, Denny McChesney politely said “no” without hesitation. » Full Story

Bank of the West names Jeanne Bednarek branch manager in Ivanhoe IVANHOE — Jeanne Bednarek has been promoted to vice president and branch manager for Bank of the West in Ivanhoe. » Full Story

TAUNTON — Kevin Swedzinski took over his family’s farm in 1995, becoming the third generation to farm the land south of Taunton. » Full Story