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A mad dash for eggs

MARSHALL — It was chilly outside, but the weekend’s weather didn’t stop the fun of Easter festivities in Marshall. In the hallways of True Light Christian School, children were lining up for indoor egg hunts held in between the Easter services at Grace Life Church. A group of second ...

America at 250: A journey through time, told through our communities

What began as an experiment in self-governance rooted in personal freedom and liberty has grown into the world’s most unique and important nation: the United States of America. Here, we can, within the boundaries of the law, do, say and think what we wish; we can worship as we choose; we have ...

Wabasso water project delayed

WABASSO — A water treatment project in the city of Wabasso is temporarily on pause due to “unforeseen circumstances,” a post on the city’s social media said this week. On Friday, Wabasso City Attorney Matt Novak said he could not provide more detailed information at that time on why ...

No one carries their cross alone

NEW ULM – Area faithful gathered at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity on Good Friday as Bishop Chad Zielinski led them through the 14 stations of the cross. Praying the 14 stations of the cross with the Bishop is a New Ulm Diocese tradition. Typically, the prayer and meditation service is held ...

‘We try to support the best way we can’

In 2008, Mark Nelson was working at US Bank leasing in Marshall when he was told of the manager position opening at Norwegian Mutual Insurance Company in Cottonwood. “I really didn’t know anything about insurance at the time. It intrigued me. I had some interest. I applied, had some ...

Pieces of Marshall history get new life

MARSHALL — The building has been gone for roughly 20 years. But salvaged parts of Marshall’s 1932 high school building are still finding new life. “I get kind of a nostalgic feeling, I guess, knowing these will be around many, many years,” said rural Marshall resident Dan ...