MARSHALL – North 4th Street will be closed between W Redwood Street and W Marshall Street today, Tuesday, March 25th,  from 9:30 AM to 3 PM as the City Street Department conducts tree removals in the area. Access will be restricted, and no through-traffic will be permitted. Residents are encouraged to park on adjacent streets during the closure. For more information, contact the City of Marshall Public Works office at 507-537-6773.

MARSHALL – The 2025 Marshall Home Show will include a donation drive in collaboration with the United Community Action Partnership (UCAP) to support The Kitchen Table Food Shelf. Attendees will have the opportunity to contribute non-perishable food items or make monetary donations via a QR code at the event.  According to UCAP, The Kitchen Table Food Shelf served 14,405 individuals in 2024 and distributed 351,000 pounds of food. So far in 2025, they report having distributed 62,100 pounds of food to 2,300 individuals.  The Home Show will take place at the Red Baron Arena on Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. [...]

MARSHALL -- Lyon County’s newest K9 has a name. Following a community coloring contest, Deputy Beau Swenson’s new partner has officially been named Roxxy.  The winning name was chosen by a group of young contest winners, including Shay Huso, Aidric Olson, Aliyah Brunsvold, Hazel Kimball, Leo Daniels, Laura Kor, Natalie Sandgren, and Lydia Brusven. In total, the contest received 268 name submissions.  Deputy Swenson and Roxxy are still undergoing several weeks of training before they begin duty. Once fully trained, Roxxy will be ready to serve and meet the citizens of Lyon County.  The Sheriff’s Office is also accepting donations to [...]

MARSHALL – Law enforcement agencies are warning the public about a rising scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be related to toll road payments. These messages, designed to steal personal and financial information, have been reported in multiple communities.  Scammers are sending texts that appear to be official notifications about unpaid tolls, sometimes impersonating state transportation departments or E-Z Pass services. The messages often contain urgent language and a link, urging recipients to make a payment or verify their information.  Authorities advise residents not to click on any links or provide personal details in response to these messages. Anyone who [...]

MARSHALL – Families in the Marshall area will have the opportunity to explore a variety of youth sports and activities at the Youth Sports & Activity Expo on March 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Red Baron Arena & Expo.  The event will feature interactive booths from local sports clubs, recreational leagues, and community organizations. Children can participate in different activities, while parents can gather information from program representatives about available opportunities.  A range of organizations, including the Marshall Girls Basketball Association, SMSU Football, Marshall Rugby, and Pheasants Forever, will be present. Admission is free. 

MARSHALL – The Marshall Sunrise Rotary Club has contributed $25,000 to the Marshall Area YMCA’s Capital Campaign, using funds from the Ted Rowe Charitable Trust. The donation will support facility improvements, including new carpet, additional storage, and upgraded seating in the YMCA meeting room. In recognition of the contribution, the YMCA will rename the meeting space the Ted Rowe Meeting Room. The room has been the site of the Sunrise Rotary’s weekly meetings for years. Capital Campaign Committee member Ron Halgerson accepted the donation from Sunrise Rotary President David Haen, acknowledging the club’s support of the YMCA. Ted Rowe, who passed [...]

SAINT PAUL, MN -- A new bill in the Minnesota House expands access to critical training for those pursuing careers in the skilled trades. Sponsored by Burnsville DFL Rep. Kaela Berg, the legislation would allocate $400,000 from the Workforce Development Fund in both 2026 and 2027 to support the Building Strong Communities (BSC) program. “Minnesota's Union apprenticeship programs are the gold standard for structured earn-while-you-learn training with an outstanding track record of getting people into careers in the trades. Collectively, the trades and their employers spend $40 million on these programs without public funding,” said Berg. BSC prepares participants for apprenticeships [...]

SAINT PAUL, MN -- A bill moving through the Minnesota House seeks to create a new scholarship program to make higher education more accessible. Authored by New Hope DFL Representative Cedrick Frazier, the legislation proposes increasing the expense allowance for the State Grant Program from 115% to 121% of federal poverty guidelines. “Together, these initiatives remove financial barriers, support student success and strengthen the future of higher education in Minnesota. By investing in students today, the state is laying the foundation for stronger, more prosperous future for all Minnesotans,” Frazier said. However, the bill faces financial hurdles, as the Office of [...]

MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- Aimee Bock, founder of Feeding Our Future, and her accomplice, Salim Said, are in custody awaiting sentencing after being convicted on multiple federal charges, including wire fraud, conspiracy, and bribery. The duo played central roles in a massive scheme that defrauded the government of $250 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds intended to feed children in Minnesota. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson stated that Bock was the mastermind of the fraud: "She signed every single fraudulent claim that was submitted to the state of Minnesota. She cut every single check, all 240 million dollars worth of checks to [...]

OLIVIA, MN– A 75-year-old woman was seriously injured after her UTV overturned in rural Renville County on March 18.  The Renville County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at 5:02 PM, reporting the crash along the 32000 block of 720th Avenue, about seven miles northwest of Morton in Henryville Township.  Emergency responders found the driver, Edna M. Wertish of rural Morton, pinned inside the 2010 Polaris Ranger. Bystanders were providing care until she was extricated and transported by ambulance to CentraCare-Redwood Hospital. She was later transferred to a trauma center for further treatment.  Authorities determined Wertish had been traveling eastbound when [...]