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Marshall introduces cannabis event ordinance

MARSHALL — This week, the Marshall City Council voted to introduce another update to ordinances regulating cannabis in city limits. The proposed ordinance, which focuses on temporary cannabis events, could be the last of several passed by the city, said Marshall City Attorney Pam ...

Group speaks out on Trump administration

MARSHALL — Area residents said there were a lot of reasons why they had gathered at the corner of Main Street and College Drive on Tuesday evening. The signs they were holding commented on cuts to government services and foreign aid, and voiced support for immigrants and the nation of ...

‘Music City’ on ice

MARSHALL — Showtime was still an hour away, but the Red Baron Arena and Expo was bustling with figure skaters getting ready to take the ice. Hadli Nelson and Jaeda Nelson said they were feeling a little nervous about performing in “Skating Through Music City.” However, being involved ...

Funding halt shuts down UCAP refugee services

MARSHALL — A halt in federal funding has shut down refugee resettlement services in Marshall, United Community Action Partnership’s executive director said this week. The program, which helped refugees find housing and get settled in the Marshall area, closed down “quite abruptly,” ...

Flanagan to speak at district DFL Convention

WOOD LAKE — Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan will be the keynote speaker at the Senate District 15 DFL Convention later this month. The convention will be held at the Wood Lake Community Center on March 22. “We are excited to have the Lieutenant Governor,” said Theresa ...

Sharing a WWII vet’s story

When Donald Cool’s family donated his old military uniform to the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum, they did it to preserve a piece of history. What they didn’t know was that Donald would go on to have his own museum display. Donald E. Cool will be the Minnesota Military and ...