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Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but ranchers and some Republicans are already balking

National News August 21, 2026

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Friday that his administration will allow more beef to be temporarily imported into the U.S. without triggering higher tariffs, which drew swift pushback from cattle producers and conservative rural-state Republicans. Beef prices have climbed to record highs amid a drop in the number of U.S. cattle, consistent consumer demand and limits on cattle from Mexico, where the animals are facing a flesh-eating pest. The U.S. president has also imposed 50% tariffs on Brazil, a major beef exporter. Trump remains under pressure to cut costs and ...

Bobcat an uncommon sight in southwest MN

Local News August 21, 2026

LYND — Two Lynd area residents caught an unusual sight on a game camera this week – a bobcat. On Thursday, Brady and Jesse Orvis shared a photo of the animal taken that morning, by a camera located around a half-mile west of Lynd. It’s not common to see a bobcat in this part of ...

Fair time returns to Wood Lake

Local News August 21, 2026

WOOD LAKE — In the community of Wood Lake, there are a few summer traditions that have been going strong for more than 90 years. “Our fair started in 1935, and we’ve always had three things,” said Donna Ricke, of the Wood Lake Community Club. “We’ve always had fair exhibits, which we still have today. We’ve always had free entertainment, and we’ve had our hamburger stand.” Starting Monday, the traditions of the Wood Lake Fair are returning. The community fair runs Aug. 24-26 in Wood Lake. Attractions like carnival rides, bingo, and the Wood Lake hamburger stand ...

A journey of hope

Local News August 21, 2026

MARSHALL — One way to visualize Brenda Verschelde’s journey with cancer is with a string of beads. At the Lyon County Relay for Life on Thursday evening, Verschelde held up a keychain with multicolored beads, each one representing different steps in her diagnosis and treatment. “I ...

US stocks rise, even as the bond market applies more pressure

National News August 21, 2026

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks rose Friday and trimmed their losses from a shaky week. That was even though the bond market, which has been the center of Wall Street's action, remained jumpy and continued to add pressure. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% for just its second gain in the six days since setting its all-time high last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 517 points, or 1%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.4%. Ross Stores helped lead the way and rose 4.4% after reporting stronger profit and revenue for the latest quarter than analysts expected. CEO Jim Conroy said it saw both ...

Crime

News of Record August 21, 2026

GARVIN — A scam reported at 1:54 p.m. Thursday on the 2800 block of Lyon County Road 14 is under investigation, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. LYND — A 22-year-old man was cited for speeding at 10:51 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Minnesota Highway 19 and Lyon County Road 3, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. MARSHALL — A juvenile and parent involved in a domestic incident at 10:48 a.m. Thursday on the 1100 block of Birch Street were advised and counseled, Marshall Police said. MARSHALL — A domestic incident reported at 2:56 a.m. Thursday on the ...