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Main St./College Dr. intersection to close Monday

MARSHALL — A major intersection on Marshall’s Main Street will close down starting Monday, as part of ongoing construction on Minnesota Highway 19, contractors said this week. R and G Construction representative Erika Coudron said construction will start in the intersection of Highway 19 (College Drive) and Main Street starting May 18. This means the intersection will be closed down, as utilities like sanitary sewer lines are replaced. Coudron said a gravel crossing will be open at West Redwood Street, to allow local traffic to cross East College Drive. But the whole downtown ...

Grass fire reported near Russell Tuesday night

RUSSELL — Four area fire departments worked to put out a large grass fire south of Russell on Tuesday night. Russell Assistant Fire Chief Brad Hodges said there were no injuries reported in the fire. However, he said firefighters did do some backburning to help protect a farm place nearby. Hodges said the fire was reported north of Rock Lake, in an area with conservation land and wetlands. A firefighter who lived in the area saw and called in the fire, Hodges said. The Russell, Balaton, Lynd and Tyler Fire Departments all responded to the scene. “We’re fortunate to have all the ...

Marking Mustang milestones

MARSHALL — Saturday marked a memorable day for hundreds of students who walked across the stage to complete a years-long journey and graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University in the 58th commencement. 370 students participated in Saturday’s ceremony, both undergraduate and ...

Community voices concerns to Lynd school board

LYND — As the Lynd Public School District faces current financial challenges, community members addressed the board Monday night to voice their thoughts and concerns. Popular topics from the public included financial transparency and questions regarding recent staffing decisions. The room packed up quickly with staff and community members to observe and participate in the public forum. Around nine people were welcomed to speak to the board during the public forum session, and were held to a three-minute speaking time. At the end of the meeting, the board approved a list of action ...

Marshall Chamber plans patriotic display contest

MARSHALL — Decorating for holidays is something that Marshall businesses have done for many years. And as the United States’ 250th anniversary gets closer, organizers of a downtown business event are hoping it will be a unique opportunity for shops to get creative. Earlier this month the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce announced it will be holding a storefront decoration competition in connection with the 250th anniversary. “As we look ahead to a very special summer, we’re excited to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in a big way right here in downtown,” Chamber event ...

‘We continue to grow’

MARSHALL — It was easy to see how participation had grown at the Avera Race Against Cancer event in Marshall, organizers said. In 2025, when participants gathered to warm up before the race, they made a circle around the basketball court at Independence Park. One year later, the crowd ...