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Halloween celebrations kick off Saturday

MARSHALL — Halloween is still a week away, but the festivities are already starting up for trick-or-treaters. A variety of family-friendly events are planned for Saturday, including returning favorites like ResHALLoween at Southwest Minnesota State University, and trick-or-treating at ...

Tow & Go pilot program helping area residents

MARSHALL — A pilot program for lending outdoor accessibility equipment is still taking shape, Audra Klinkner said. But while the Action Foundation’s Tow & Go program hasn’t officially launched, organizers are still helping area residents get outside. “We’ve helped 22 users in ...

True Light opens new playground for students

MARSHALL — Expanding its outdoor creativity and opportunities for students, Marshall’s True Light Christian School officially opened a new playground Friday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony, celebrating the end of a long process with kids eagerly waiting around. “When I started ...

New trial denied for Broadmoor lawsuit

MARSHALL — The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office plans to appeal a judge’s rulings regarding a lawsuit against the owners of the Broadmoor Valley mobile home park in Marshall, a spokesperson said Friday. In September, Lyon County District Court Judge Tricia Zimmer denied a motion for ...

Marshall, Tracy fire chiefs receive top honors

MARSHALL — Two Lyon County fire departments were in the spotlight last week, as both the Marshall and Tracy fire chiefs received statewide honors. “This is a huge shining star for Lyon County,” said Marshall Fire Chief Quentin Brunsvold. Brunsvold and Tracy Fire Chief Dale Johnson III ...

Search conducted for missing Lynd resident

LYND — The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search Thursday for a Lynd resident who was reported missing. Sheriff Eric Wallen said the search focused on areas near the residence of Orion Charwood in Lynd. The Sheriff’s Office is also asking area residents to contact them with any ...