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‘An experience like no other’

The northern lights put on a surprising show in the sky over southwest Minnesota Tuesday night. Area residents said they weren’t expecting to see auroras in bright reds and greens. “It’s an experience you can’t really put into words,” said Cottonwood resident Phil Lalim. Lalim said ...

New Marshall navigation system waiting for FAA

MARSHALL — A project to replace a navigation system at Marshall’s airport is substantially complete. But the new system can’t be used until the federal government re-opens, Marshall city staff said this week. “The system’s not currently online because it’s awaiting a flight check ...

Marshall City Council approves lodging tax ordinance

MARSHALL — The Minnesota Department of Revenue will be collecting Marshall’s local lodging sales taxes. On Tuesday, the Marshall City Council approved proposed updates to city ordinances, delegating administration of the taxes to the state. Marshall currently has a 3% local lodging sales ...

‘You are very special to us’

MARSHALL — It was an important day of remembrance, Nancy McClain said. “A lot of people think this is just another day, but it is not,” McClain said, speaking to veterans and Marshall area residents gathered for a Veterans Day program Tuesday. McClain, a representative of the local ...

Marshall City Council approves flood control repairs

MARSHALL — This week, the city of Marshall gave the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permission to design a repair project for flood controls along the Redwood River. The project would focus on areas of erosion as the river approaches Marshall, near Wayside Rest Park. “During some ...

‘Super patriotic’

MARSHALL — KaLea Swenson’s service with the National Guard started when she was 17. It hasn’t been an easy path since then. She balanced two overseas deployments with studying to become a Realtor, running a business and starting a family. But Swenson says she doesn’t regret ...