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A new sign posted Win a roundabout way

MARSHALL — Workers were putting one of the finishing touches on the new roundabout in Marshall on Friday. The center of the roundabout, located near the National Guard armory, has a raised center with landscaping of plants and rocks. And now it also has a sign featuring the Marshall city ...

A visit from reindeer

Students at Park Side Elementary in Marshall got a special visit from live reindeer Friday morning, to learn hands-on about the Sami culture and the importance of reindeer. Dan and Kelly Pochardt from Red Stable Reindeer brought in two reindeers, Stella and Mika, with the support of a Pride in ...

‘Leaving Iowa’ a comedy ‘people can relate to’

TYLER — The Tyler Area Arts Council is bringing a comedic production to the big stage this weekend when it puts on three shows of “Leaving Iowa,” portraying a family vacation full of eventful twists. “This is a play that features a family of four, a mom, dad, brother and sister, and ...

Marshall navigation system waiting for FAA

MARSHALL — A project to replace a navigation system at Marshall’s airport is substantially complete. But the new system can’t be used until the federal government re-opens, Marshall city staff said this week. “The system’s not currently online because it’s awaiting a flight check ...

‘Absolutely just amazing to see’

The northern lights put on a surprising show in the sky over southwest Minnesota Tuesday night. Area residents said they weren’t expecting to see auroras in bright reds and greens. “It’s an experience you can’t really put into words,” said Cottonwood resident Phil Lalim. Lalim ...

Conditional bail set at $5M for Hanska double homicide suspect

NEW ULM — The bail for Randy Thomas Zimmerman was set at $5 million with conditions and $10 million without conditions during a remote hearing held in Brown County Court on Tuesday Zimmerman stands charged with the second-degree murder of Justin Reinarts and Tabitha Trescott on Sunday, Nov. ...