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DFL reports record turnout as 110 show up at Marshall location

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MARSHALL — The turnout at Tuesday’s precinct caucuses came as a surprise for Lyon County Democrats. “The line to register was all the way down the hallway,” said Lyon County DFL chair Anita Gaul. All told, 110 people from across Lyon County packed the Adult Community Center in ...

Lyon Co. Board says no to rental discount request at fairgrounds

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MARSHALL — Lyon County commissioners turned down a request for a discounted building rental fee for an event planned at the Lyon county fairgrounds this summer. The fee to rent two buildings for an upcoming Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association event will stay at $285, commissioners ...

School district enhances student safety with bus-arm cameras

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MARSHALL — Southwest Coaches, the Marshall Public School District’s transportation partner, has recently installed a dual-camera system to further enhance student safety by increasing attention to drivers illegally passing by buses when the stop-arm is extended out. MPS Director of ...

True Light hosts annual dinner theater night

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MARSHALL — This week is the opportunity for True Light Christian School students to take their own written plays and turn it into full production open to the public, as the school hosts its annual dinner theater today and Friday night. This year’s theater show is titled, “Watch Out! The ...

Ice fishing tradition continues on Lake Hendricks

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HENDRICKS — For decades, ice fishing has brought people together on Lake Hendricks. Organizers of the annual Hendricks ice fishing derby say things are looking good to continue the tradition this weekend. “We’re hoping for a really good turnout,” said Greg Pearson, of the Lake ...

Marshall EDA to hold hearing on land sale

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MARSHALL — The Marshall Economic Development Authority and the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership are looking at working together to build new affordable homes on the west side of Marshall. Later this month, the EDA will hold a public hearing on the proposed sale of four lots to the ...