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Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect

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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is appealing a judge's ruling that blocked limitations on mail voting before the midterm elections, the latest twist in a court fight unfolding days before the first states begin sending out mail ballots for the pivotal November elections. The notice of appeal filed Friday comes after a federal judge in Boston handed down a new decision blocking implementation of an executive order from President Donald Trump for the next two weeks. The Supreme Court previously allowed the plan to move ahead on procedural grounds, but hasn't decided whether ...

New school year brings change

Local News

MARSHALL — Class starts next week at Marshall Public Schools. As students and families get ready for the first day of school, MPS administrators and staff say there will be some changes to keep in mind – like a new drop-off lane for parents driving to Marshall Middle School, and new technology policies limiting student use of devices like cell phones at Marshall High School. A redesign of the MMS parking lot was MPS’s biggest building project over the summer, said Superintendent Jeremy Williams. Besides getting a new asphalt surface and fresh striping, the parking lot now has a ...

Lunar eclipse darkens moon over Minn.

Local News

MARSHALL — On Thursday night the full moon went dim as an almost total lunar eclipse was reported over much of North America. At the fullest extent of the eclipse, a little more than 96% of the moon’s disk was in shadow, NASA said. Local resident Kathy Jones was outside with a digital ...

Downtown concert planned for SMSU homecoming

Local News

MARSHALL — Part of Southwest Minnesota State University’s homecoming celebrations will be held downtown this year, university spokespeople confirmed Friday. A free outdoor concert will be held in downtown Marshall after the homecoming football game Oct. 3. “Everyone is excited to see how it goes,” said Nathan Polfliet, associate vice president of advancement at SMSU. Having the concert downtown will be a good way to bring Marshall and SMSU community members together, he said. Twin Cities-based band Junk FM will be performing on Third Street in downtown Marshall at 7 p.m. on ...

The bond market prepares for a hike to interest rates, while US stocks drift lower

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NEW YORK (AP) — The bond market swung Friday as investors built bets that the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates soon to get the nation's high inflation under control. U.S. stocks, meanwhile, dipped but not by much after economists said a speech by Chairman Kevin Warsh helped strengthen faith that the Fed will do what's needed to bring inflation down, even if it causes pain for the economy in the short term. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% after flipping between modest gains and losses through the morning. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 9 points, or less than 0.1%, and the Nasdaq ...

Crime

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MARSHALL — A Marshall man, 33, was cited for driving after revocation in a traffic stop at 4:36 a.m. Friday on the 800 block of West Main Street, Marshall Police said. MARSHALL — A report is pending on threats at 6:31 p.m. Thursday on the 100 block of G Street, Marshall Police said. MARSHALL — A Marshall woman, 33, was arrested on a warrant at 3:50 p.m. Thursday on the 100 block of Spruce Lane, Marshall Police said. MARSHALL — A report is pending on a scam at 2:42 p.m. Thursday on the 500 block of South Minnesota Highway 23, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. ...