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‘It’s nice having it done’

MARSHALL — The construction work that updated part of Minnesota Highway 19 in Marshall came with its own challenges for area residents, drivers and Marshall business owners. But although construction meant detouring around parts of College Drive or finding different ways to access local businesses, the finished roadway is looking good, local residents said. “I think it’s a huge improvement,” Marshall resident Rod VanderZiel said Friday. Reconstruction of Highway 19 was done in two phases, with the first phase completed in 2025. That half of the project impacted access to ...

Blackwelder sworn in as district court judge

MARSHALL — In his career, Jeremy Blackwelder has seen the legal system from different perspectives, serving in law enforcement and later as an attorney. After Friday, he will gain another perspective, as a district court judge. “I’m incredibly proud and honored to be standing here ...

Figueroa hired as Lyon Co. jail admin

MARSHALL — Lyon County commissioners approved the hiring of a new county jail administrator this week. Gabriel Figueroa was approved as the permanent jail administrator after serving as an interim administrator. Lyon County Human Resources Director Aurora Heard said the county advertised and interviewed for the jail administrator position after former jail administrator Brad Marks retired in August. Figueroa was being recommended for the job. Figueroa’s annual salary would be $100,000, Heard said. Commissioners voted to approve the hire, effective Aug. 21. Figueroa has served ...

MN House candidates take part in forum

MARSHALL — House District 15A candidates for the Minnesota Legislature weighed in on key topics like agriculture and economic issues this week, during a forum event in Marshall on Wednesday night. Minnesota House of Representatives candidates Brad Hennen and DFL Nathan Schmig answered questions from the audience and moderators. Hennen, the Repbublican candidate, and Schmig, the DFL candidate, are running for the House seat currently held by Rep. Chris Swedzinski. House District 15A includes Lyon, Yellow Medicine and Lac qui Parle Counties, as well as the city of Granite Falls in ...

MN Senate candidates talk issues

MARSHALL — Area candidates for Minnesota state Senate weighed in on topics from taxes to education and child care, during a forum in Marshall. Senate District 15 candidates Andrea Boettger and Braxton Seifert took part in the Wednesday night event. Boettger, a Democrat, and Seifert, a Republican, are running for the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Gary Dahms. Senate District 15 includes Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine, Lyon, Redwood and Brown Counties, and part of Blue Earth County. Boettger and Seifert were asked to give their positions on Minnesota’s tax climate. Boettger said ...

Locking up student devices

MARSHALL — Marshall High School took a new approach to personal electronic devices like cell phones this year. “In a nutshell, that basically says that our students cannot access their cell phones or their AirPods during the school day,” MHS Principal Brian Jones told Marshall School ...