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GOP candidates for Minnesota governor speak at forum

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LOWER SIOUX COMMUNITY — Controlling government spending, stopping fraud and election security were all topics discussed by Republican governor candidates speaking at a Redwood County forum this weekend. Four out of the six Republican candidates currently running in the 2026 Minnesota ...

A way to say ‘Welcome’

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MARSHALL — Their goal was to build community – but also to have fun. At the kick-off of Welcoming Week in Marshall, local kids and families had a chance to enjoy food and music, play games and more. “It’s really neat for me to see everyone come out and have a good time,” said ...

Speakers say greater MN a key area for GOP

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GHENT — In the 2026 Minnesota state elections, the focus for Republicans will be on greater Minnesota, speakers at a Lyon County Republicans event said this week. “Why greater Minnesota? Because this is where the conservative votes are,” said Mike Amery, director of greater Minnesota ...

Lyon Co. sets 9.9% preliminary levy increase

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MARSHALL — After weeks of discussion about the possibility of a double-digit levy increase in Lyon County in 2026, County Commissioners approved a 9.9% preliminary levy increase on Tuesday. The 9.9% increase was higher than commissioners wanted. But commissioners said they planned to keep ...

Crime and accidents for Sept. 17

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MARSHALL — A Marshall man, 45, was arrested on a warrant at 10:03 p.m. Monday on the 100 block of East Main Street, Marshall Police said. TRACY — A violation of an order for protection was reported at 7:28 p.m. Monday on the 200 block of State Street, Tracy Police said. No further ...

Fatal crash in Yellow Medicine County

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OMRO TOWNSHIP – A Granite Falls woman was killed, and four people were injured, in a two-vehicle crash Saturday on Minnesota Highway 67, the Minnesota State Patrol said. Amanda Jane Baumann, 45, was killed when her 2007 Chevrolet Impala collided with a pickup truck at the intersection of ...