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Running a fun, but safe demolition derby

MARSHALL — The Lyon County Fair hosted the demolition derby Saturday night, bringing a thrilling show of clashing cars and roaring engines to eager spectators.  The event hosted four classes of cars to compete: Full size street stock, compact chain stock, compact weld and mighty mini ...

Moseng files for Cottonwood mayor race

The city of Cottonwood will have a candidate on the ballot for its mayoral race this fall. Cottonwood Mayor Corey Moseng filed for re-election on Aug. 12, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office. Cottonwood will have elections for mayor and two city council seats this ...

Wood Lake Fair underway

WOOD LAKE — Wood Lake’s community festival packs a lot of fun into just three days, and the celebrations are already underway. The attractions at the Wood Lake Fair include a carnival, food, music and more. The fair started up Monday, and continues through Wednesday evening in Wood Lake. ...

Moseng files for Cottonwood mayor race

The city of Cottonwood will have a candidate on the ballot for its mayoral race this fall. Cottonwood Mayor Corey Moseng filed for re-election on Aug. 12, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office. Cottonwood will have elections for mayor and two city council seats this fall. ...

Hometown heroes

MARSHALL — Area veterans were in the spotlight at the Lyon County Fair on Saturday morning, as three Vietnam War vets were awarded Quilts of Valor. “We want them to feel very special today,” said Nancy McClain, of Quilts of Valor. In a short program, Quilts of Valor were presented to ...

Area seniors go ‘above and beyond’

MARSHALL — The county fair celebrates a lot of different accomplishments. But it’s also a time to celebrate the people in area communities, Jaen Weilage said. That was the focus of the Senior Citizen Awards, held Saturday morning at the Lyon County Fair. “It’s all of the people ...