We have been learning about Sharon McCully, who grew up in rural southwest Minnesota, graduated from Russell High School in 1957, trained as a registered nurse in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and practiced nursing for six years before volunteering for an Air Force Nurse Corps commission in 1968. ...

Nationally, nearly every local area in the U.S. raises revenue through property taxes, and these taxes represent the largest tax revenue source in 94 percent of localities. Property taxes are also the dominant tax revenue source for local governments here in Minnesota, generating more than any ...

In the wintertime, blades sit aligned on a roll of spinners like ornaments on a Christmas tree. The beauty in their color, shimmer and flash, along with the slight jingle they make as they get packaged for the stockings at their final holiday destination are all part and parcel with the ...

The Independent calendar lists upcoming meetings, facility hours and events in and around Marshall. To have your group’s events listed, email the information to news@marshallindependent.com or submit the information to our virtual newsroom. Today Marshall Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m., Marshall ...

With the completion of our audit, we are now focusing on the next steps for our revised 2025 budget and preparing for the 2026 budget. Over recent years, we have been fortunate to maintain stable enrollment, and our projections indicate a steady to slightly decreasing student count. However, ...

Question: Hello, I am looking at getting my kids an e-scooter for Christmas. I was just curious before making the purchase what are the laws and rules for these things. Answer: Motorized foot scooters (also termed “electric scooters” or “e-scooters”) have seen a marked increase in use ...