MARSHALL — A high-voltage power line project that would run from Sherburne County to Lyon County got approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission this week. On Thursday, the PUC approved a certificate of need and a route permit for the Minnesota Energy Connection Project. The ...

MARSHALL — This year, a crowd favorite will be coming back to headline Marshall’s Sounds of Summer concert. On Friday night, Sounds of Summer organizers announced that the Fabulous Armadillos and Chris Hawkey will return to perform in August. “We’re really excited. I know they’re ...

MARSHALL — With Minnesota facing a projected $6 billion deficit in 2028-29, the state needs to control its spending, area legislators said this week. But deciding how to do that will be the hard part. “There are some difficult days ahead,” as legislators focus on passing a budget, said ...

MARSHALL — A basement fire caused damage to a Marshall business Thursday morning. Traffic on East College Drive was temporarily redirected while Marshall firefighters parked a fire engine on the street and hooked hoses up to a nearby hydrant. Marshall Fire Chief Quentin Brunsvold said ...

MARSHALL — Starting less than a month from now, new identification requirements will kick in for people taking domestic flights in the U.S. As the May 7 deadline gets closer, there’s been an increase in people getting REAL ID cards at the Lyon County Government Center. “Almost ...

The Easter holiday is still a little way off, but celebrations are getting an early start in Lyon County. Beginning this weekend, events like Easter egg hunts and other spring activities are planned in Marshall and surrounding areas. The list of activities starting off Saturday and Sunday ...