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Lyon Co. to allow rifle hunting in 2026

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MARSHALL — Lyon County will allow deer hunting with rifles starting in 2026. But at Tuesday’s county board meeting, county commissioners were divided on the change away from shotgun hunting. A vote to go along with a new state law on rifle hunting passed 3-2. In discussion of the topic, ...

Paul W. Wojahn June 19, 1921 — Dec. 14, 2025

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news@marshallindependent.com NEW ULM — The oldest Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Chapter Commander in Minnesota and the United States who lived a life of service and sacrifice will long be remembered for the lives he touched. Paul W. Wojahn, 104, died Sunday at Oak Hills Living ...

Marshall students honored for helping out in emergency situation

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MARSHALL — The selfless and courageous acts of three high school students highlighted the December session of Tiger Spotlight at Monday’s school board meeting. Tiger Spotlight is a monthly school board event that recognizes a student from each Marshall Public School district site, ...

MPS board approves 0.50% district levy increase for payable 2026

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MARSHALL — The Marshall Public School board approved a 0.50% district levy increase for payable 2026, equaling a net increase of around $40,000 for its total general fund. Marshall director of finance Sarah Kirchner gave the Truth in Taxation presentation at Monday’s school board meeting. ...

Lyon County commissioners pass 3% pay increase

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MARSHALL — Lyon County Commissioners were divided on whether to increase commissioner pay or per diem rates in 2026. After a couple of different proposals at this week’s county board meeting, commissioners voted 3-2 in favor of a 3% pay increase for next year, while leaving per diem rates ...

Marshall City Council approves 6.59% levy increase

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MARSHALL — The city of Marshall will have a levy increase for 2026, but a smaller one than what was proposed earlier this fall. On Tuesday, City Council members voted to approve a levy increase of $10.51 million, which would be an increase of 6.59% from 2025. Back in September, Marshall had ...