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Lyon County looks at safe streets planning

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MARSHALL — Lyon County Commissioners say they’re interested in hearing a proposal for a grant that could help bring pedestrian crossing signals and other safety measures to cities like Cottonwood and Minneota. On Tuesday, the county board heard a presentation from Chris Webb, with the ...

Lyon Co. extends West Central Sanitation recycling contract

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MARSHALL — West Central Sanitation will continue to provide recycling pickup services for Lyon County. On Tuesday, county commissioners voted to extend the recycling contract for five years. “The recycling agreement is up for renewal at the end of April,” said Lyon County environmental ...

Two charged with assault with dangerous weapon in Marshall

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MARSHALL — Two Marshall residents appeared in Lyon County District Court on Friday, on charges of allegedly threatening a person with knives. Joseph Jerome Banks, 39, appeared in court on charges of second degree assault with a dangerous weapon and making terroristic threats, court records ...

Velde remembered for volunteering, advocacy

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GRANITE FALLS — People who knew Connie Velde said she had a focus on helping others, in many different ways – she was active with her church, Granite Falls schools, farm advocacy groups and more. “She was always willing to help somebody,” Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish ...

Crime for Feb. 18

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MARSHALL — A St. Paul man, 27, was cited in a traffic stop at 6:12 a.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Birch Street and Willow Lane, Marshall Police said. MARSHALL — An Arco man, 33, was arrested for violating a domestic abuse no-contact order at 11:07 p.m. Monday at the intersection ...

Area legislators hope for productive session

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MARSHALL — The Minnesota state Legislature’s spring session starts today, and legislators from southern and southwest Minnesota said they’ll be working to get a lot done in 12 weeks. “I think there’s enough stuff out there to be worked on, if we roll our sleeves up and get some ...