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Lincoln County DFL convention is Tuesday

IVANHOE — The Lincoln County DFL will be holding its county convention Tuesday night in Ivanhoe. In addition to convention business, organizers said several speakers are anticipated, including U.S. House of Representatives candidate Erik Osberg, the campaign manager for U.S. House candidate Heather Keeler, and Minnesota State Auditor candidate Dan Wolgamott. County conventions are part of the process Minnesota political parties go through to endorse candidates, and choose delegates for congressional district and state conventions. The Lincoln County DFL convention will start at 7 ...

Murray County Historical Society receives $14,000 grant

SLAYTON — The Murray County Historical Society was among more than 40 organizations across Minnesota that were awarded state Legacy grant funds. The Minnesota Historical Society announced last week that the Murray County group received about $14,000 to help with developing a storage plan for their museum collections. The Minnesota Historical Society said it is awarding a total of $610,846 in Historical and Cultural Heritage Small Grants, to a total of 42 projects in 23 counties around the state. The small grants, of $20,000 or less, are awarded quarterly to groups like nonprofits, ...

Tyler man charged with child pornography possession in S.D.

TYLER — A Tyler man was arrested Friday, and is now facing charges of child pornography possession in South Dakota, according to court records. A criminal complaint filed Thursday in Lincoln County, South Dakota, court said Zane Ryan Schuur, 21, is charged with 10 counts of possessing child pornography. Online court records said Schuur appeared in court in South Dakota Monday morning and pleaded not guilty to the charges. An affidavit filed in South Dakota circuit court alleged that the Lennox, South Dakota, Police requested to search Schuur’s cell phone during investigation of a ...

Chamber membership grows under Gruhot’s leadership

MARSHALL — He didn’t start his career knowing he wanted to lead the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC). But after more than a decade with MACC, Chamber President Brad Gruhot said he’s loved being part of the area community. “It’s been a great run so far. I want to do another ...

Speaking out

MARSHALL — Students started arriving at Marshall High School early Saturday morning dressed up in suits. As the time for competition got nearer, students from across southwest Minnesota were doing vocal warm-ups and running through their lines. It was all a part of getting ready for speech. ...

Man charged in Balaton hit-and-run pleads not guilty

MARSHALL — A Balaton man charged in connection with a hit-and-run incident in December has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and criminal vehicular operation, district court records said. Carlos Eduardo Rodriguez Rivera, 30, appeared in Lyon County District Court at a hearing Tuesday. Rivera is charged with second degree assault with a dangerous weapon, criminal vehicular operation and fifth degree assault. A criminal complaint alleges that on the night of Dec. 20, a pickup truck Rivera was driving struck a pedestrian outside the Balaton Liquor Store. He then drove away ...