RUSSELL — The fish were biting for Lynd Public School students Wednesday morning, who stepped out of the classroom and onto Island Lake near Russell for an ice fishing field trip for the second straight year. Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students were brought ice fishing by Lynd’s ...
MARSHALL — The Vietnam War ended more than 50 years ago, but its veterans still keep it alive by sharing their stories. Marshall’s Adult Community Center hosted a panel presentation Wednesday featuring Vietnam veterans Dan Dybsetter of Porter and Pam Barrows of Farmington. The program was moderated by Bill Palmer, a veteran and history teacher who has researched the experiences of soldiers. Palmer presented factual information showing that 3 million troops were deployed to South Vietnam between 1965 and 1973. Of those deployed about 58,000 were killed in action. Another 300,000 ...
MARSHALL — Marshall community members are looking forward to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a downtown parade next month. Organizers said so far, about 17 entries have signed up to be part of the parade. “We hope it will be a nice day for the initial date,” said Sam Lund, event specialist for the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce. The parade is planned for the afternoon of Saturday, March 14. Chamber staff said local businesses, organizations and community groups are invited to sign up to participate. Lund said he has heard comments from community members who were ...
MADELIA — A vehicle accident that destroyed a utility pole near the House of Print late Wednesday afternoon forced the cancellation of Thursday’s print edition of The Journal. Madelia Fire Chief John Tierney said his department responded to the scene at about 4:30 p.m. at 322 Benzel Ave. ...
HENDRICKS — Changing weather and unsafe ice conditions led the Lake Hendricks Improvement Association to cancel the annual ice fishing derby planned for Saturday. Instead of having the derby this year, the LHIA will hold a new event, the Indoor Fishing Bingo Banquet, on March 28. “We’re still going to do everything, it’s just going to be indoors,” said Greg Pearson, of the LHIA. The event will include a meal, raffle drawings for derby prizes, and bingo. Pearson said the LHIA made the decision to cancel the fishing derby based on observing conditions on Lake Hendricks. ...
MARSHALL — A Minnesota state legislator is proposing licensing stamps that would allow anglers to fish for walleye with two lines instead of one. This week, Rep. Chris Swedzinski, R-Ghent, said the proposal could help anglers be more successful fishing, even if the Minnesota DNR reduces the state’s walleye limit. “My bill would help more people have success on the water and come home happy,” Swedzinski said. The DNR is proposing to reduce the statewide walleye daily and possession limit from six fish down to four. Anglers would only be allowed to possess one walleye longer ...
