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Ice conditions cancel Hendricks fishing derby

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. ...

Swedzinski proposes fishing line changes

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 ...

Independent receives seven Better Newspaper Contest awards

MARSHALL — The Marshall Independent was among the Minnesota newspapers recognized in the Minnesota Newspaper Association’s 2024-25 Better Newspaper Contest. The Independent received a total of seven awards, which were presented Jan. 29 at the MNA’s annual convention. Among multi-day ...

Marshall EDA to hold hearing on land sale

MARSHALL — The Marshall Economic Development Authority and the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership are looking at working together to build new affordable homes on the west side of Marshall. Later this month, the EDA will hold a public hearing on the proposed sale of four lots to the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership. “It’s an opportunity for us to bring some more single-family housing online,” said Marshall EDA Director Lauren Deutz. The Marshall EDA currently owns 13 residential lots in the Parkway II Addition, which is located near Channel Parkway on the west ...

Golden Gate hosts Hillclimb drags Saturday

The hills around Golden Gate Campground will be alive with the sound of revving snowmobile engines Saturday. After two mild winters with lack of snow, the River Valley Dutchmen Snowmobile Hillclimb Side By Side Hill Drags return to 30170 Golden Gate Road, several miles north of Sleepy ...