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Both Klobuchar, Demuth say they won’t raise taxes

Minnesota News October 21, 2026

Sen. Amy Klobuchar wasted no time throwing Gov. Tim Walz overboard during her first debate with Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth. The Brainerd debate between the two candidates for governor was hosted by the KSTP and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. Most of the questions centered around Minnesota’s business climate. Both candidates said Minnesota is on the wrong track after Walz’s two terms, and Demuth immediately tried to tie Klobuchar to Walz, a fellow Democrat. The Republican speaker of the Minnesota House repeated her campaign’s theme that Klobuchar would offer more ...

Marshall company sues Old National Bank

Local News October 20, 2026

MARSHALL — Another Minnesota company – this time from Marshall – has sued Old National Bank, alleging the bank failed to notify them of fraudulent activity in their accounts. According to documents filed Oct. 2 in U.S. District Court, Midwest Ag Enterprises, Inc., of Marshall, and two related companies claim criminals gained access to their bank accounts and stole about $549,000 through fraudulent transfers this summer. The companies’ complaint claims that Old National Bank did not detect the transactions or notify the businesses. The complaint claims that when Midwest Ag ...

'Please help' victim pleads with 9-1-1 operator

Local News October 20, 2026

MARSHALL — The football game had just ended. Students were heading home, grabbing food, or meeting out with friends. Meanwhile, a party was already underway. Photos, videos, and messages were spreading quickly over Snapchat, and more students started showing up. The music was loud. People ...

Proposal allocates more library funding

Local News October 20, 2026

MARSHALL — Lyon County Commissioners discussed a proposal this week that could help the Marshall-Lyon County Library deal with a projected revenue shortfall next year. On Tuesday, commissioners went over a proposed 2027 funding resolution that would include a $306,000 funding allocation, plus a provision for additional matching funds with the city of Marshall. Under the proposal, the county would commit one additional dollar for every two dollars the city commits to the library, above the city’s $880,576 funding allocation. The county’s maximum additional contribution to the ...

Quilts of Valor presentation Saturday in Marshall

Local News October 20, 2026

MARSHALL — A group of area veterans will be presented with Quilts of Valor this Saturday during a community program in Marshall. Organizers of Saturday’s quilt presentation said veterans who will be presented with quilts will include Marshall residents Ken Schultz, Barry Nauman, Curt Fried and Steve Simmons, and Hazel Run resident David Erp. Nationwide, the Quilts of Valor Foundation has awarded quilts to more than 400,000 U.S. veterans since 2003. Different Quilts of Valor groups around the country make and present quilts to veterans to show appreciation, and offer comfort and ...

Trump and Vance announce $25M whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud

National News October 20, 2026

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday announced a $25 million program to encourage the public to blow the whistle on suspected fraud in the U.S. government as they ramp up efforts to end the abuse of federal programs and dollars. The White House said that under the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program, anyone who submits a tip that leads to a fraud conviction or a significant federal enforcement action is eligible to receive up to $30,000, and that the Justice Department will administer the program. During the announcement, Trump said payments ...