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Thin ice reported on some area lakes; mishaps reported

Local News

Incidents of vehicles or people falling through ice on area lakes have been reported over the past couple of weeks. On social media, law enforcement agencies including the Murray County Sheriff’s Office and the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office have encouraged people to exercise caution ...

SMAC announces over $135,000 in arts grants

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MARSHALL — The Southwest Minnesota Arts Council recently awarded more than $135,000 in grant funding to a total of 21 different arts projects across the region. In a Monday news release, SMAC said grant recipients include area groups like the Granite Falls Historical Society, projects like ...

Ivanhoe School District exploring possible consolidation

Local News

IVANHOE — The Ivanhoe School District has begun exploring early conversations regarding a possible future consolidation due to enrollment challenges. There are currently no official decisions put in place. Ivanhoe currently houses Lincoln Elementary, pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, ...

MAFAC eyes move to City Hall

Local News

MARSHALL — The Marshall Area Fine Arts Council has been searching for a new home downtown. After Tuesday’s Marshall City Council meeting, it looks like that home will be in City Hall. Council members voted to authorize the Marshall City Attorney and City Administrator to finalize a lease ...

Setting up the slides

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MARSHALL — It’s the middle of winter, but that hasn’t stopped work on the new Marshall Aquatic Center. Over the past week, a 40-foot tower and supports for water slides has taken shape at the construction site. “It timed well with the nice weather we’ve been having,” Marshall ...

Crime and accidents for Jan. 14

News of Record

MARSHALL — A report is pending on a hit and run incident at 4:12 p.m. Monday on the 200 block of C Street, Marshall Police said. TRACY — Vandalism was reported at 3:58 p.m. Monday on the 1000 block of Craig Avenue, Tracy Police said. No further information was available. COTTONWOOD ...