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Wild to mild

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MARSHALL — Strong winds and blowing snow combined to be a hazard in southwest Minnesota on Thursday. Communities in the region reported wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. Wind and snow also cut down visibility for drivers in the Marshall ...

Marshall EDA looks at child care initiatives

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MARSHALL — There’s a serious shortage of child care in Marshall and surrounding areas, Marshall Economic Development Authority Director Lauren Deutz said this week. To help address child care needs, the EDA is looking at possible solutions including building an incubator for future child ...

Lyon County commissioners OK permit for Vallers water tower

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MARSHALL — Plans for Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water to build a water tower north of Green Valley took a step forward this week. Lyon County commissioners approved a conditional use permit for the proposed tower Tuesday. The water tower will help serve the city of Cottonwood, as well as ...

Marshall to seek designs for new band shell

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MARSHALL — Plans to replace Marshall’s city band shell moved forward this week. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Marshall City Council, council members authorized city staff to request proposals to design a new band shell. They also voted to establish a committee that would help with the ...

‘We need to tell this story’

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FAIRMONT – The first interview for the upcoming documentary “The 36,” with Martin County Historical Society Executive Director Lenny Tvedten, was completed on Wednesday. The film will center on the Nolte family. Carl and Louise Nolte moved to Martin County in 1885. “When they moved ...

Crime for Dec. 19

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BALATON — A report is pending on an incident at 6:27 p.m. Wednesday on the 100 block of West Second Avenue, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. MARSHALL — A report is pending on theft at 5:32 p.m. Wednesday on the 600 block of Village Drive, Marshall Police said. GHENT — A ...