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Taking the refugee journey

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MARSHALL — It was a high-pressure situation. Groups of students at Southwest Minnesota State University had just been asked to imagine that they were fleeing war in their home country. The students, role-playing as family groups, had just two minutes to decide which family members would ...

Halloween celebrations kick off Saturday

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MARSHALL — Halloween is still a week away, but the festivities are already starting up for trick-or-treaters. A variety of family-friendly events are planned for Saturday, including returning favorites like ResHALLoween at Southwest Minnesota State University, and trick-or-treating at ...

Tow & Go pilot program helping area residents

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MARSHALL — A pilot program for lending outdoor accessibility equipment is still taking shape, Audra Klinkner said. But while the Action Foundation’s Tow & Go program hasn’t officially launched, organizers are still helping area residents get outside. “We’ve helped 22 users in ...

New trial denied for Broadmoor lawsuit

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MARSHALL — The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office plans to appeal a judge’s rulings regarding a lawsuit against the owners of the Broadmoor Valley mobile home park in Marshall, a spokesperson said Friday. In September, Lyon County District Court Judge Tricia Zimmer denied a motion for ...

True Light opens new playground for students

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MARSHALL — Expanding its outdoor creativity and opportunities for students, Marshall’s True Light Christian School officially opened a new playground Friday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony, celebrating the end of a long process with kids eagerly waiting around. “When I started ...

Search conducted for missing Lynd resident

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LYND — The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search Thursday for a Lynd resident who was reported missing. Sheriff Eric Wallen said the search focused on areas near the residence of Orion Charwood in Lynd. The Sheriff’s Office is also asking area residents to contact them with any ...