TRACY, MN — A Marshall man armed with a handgun was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after making public threats, prompting a lockdown of local schools and a coordinated search involving multiple law enforcement agencies in Tracy. The Tracy Police Department received the initial report around 4:06 p.m. on April 15. When the suspect, later identified as 25-year-old Alec Joseph Jahn of Marshall, was not immediately found, officers from multiple agencies were dispatched for assistance and joined the search effort.  Tracy Elementary School, Tracy Kids World, and Tracy High School were placed on lockdown as a precaution.  Jahn was located hiding [...]

MARSHALL — The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) has condemned the arrest of Aditya Wahyu Harsono, a hospital employee detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center, where MNA represents staff. Harsono, an Indonesian national and recent graduate of Southwest Minnesota State University, was working legally under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. His F-1 student visa, valid through 2026, was revoked without notice on March 23. He was arrested four days later. In a statement issued this week, the MNA Board of Directors reiterated that nurses have no role in immigration enforcement and expressed concern [...]

MARSHALL — Local business owners and staff are invited to attend an open house today, Wednesday, April 16, focused on the upcoming Highway 19 reconstruction project. The event will take place from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Marshall-Lyon County Public Library, located at 201 C Street. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about construction phasing, how customers will access businesses during the project, and pick up a Resource Guide for Businesses. Representatives from MnDOT, the City of Marshall, the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce, and R & G Construction will be available to answer questions and provide information. A [...]

MARSHALL – The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded to a three-vehicle collision Tuesday evening near the intersection of 310th Avenue and County Road 6. The incident occurred around 8:59 p.m., involving a 2015 Ford pickup, a 2019 Toyota Camry, and a 2021 Chevy Traverse—all traveling eastbound. Authorities say the 19-year-old driver of the Camry, from Tracy, attempted to pass and sideswiped the Ford, driven by a 39-year-old man from Walnut Grove. A 42-year-old Walnut Grove woman driving the Traverse tried to avoid the crash but also sideswiped the Ford. Two juvenile females were passengers in the Traverse. No injuries were reported. [...]

MARSHALL -- Marshall Community Services (MCS) has introduced a gift card program that can be used toward community education (excluding Early Childhood Family Education), recreation classes, and seasonal memberships for the Marshall Aquatic Center or Red Baron Arena & Expo. The gift cards are available for purchase at the MCS office or by phone.  MCS also announced upcoming summer programming. A preview of available classes will be posted online by April 21. Registration for swimming lessons begins on April 28 at 12:00 PM, with registration for all other summer classes opening on April 30 at 12:00 PM.  Activities scheduled for late [...]

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Four standout FFA members will be named Minnesota’s top “Star” award winners during the Minnesota FFA Convention, April 28–29 at the University of Minnesota and State Fairgrounds.  Selected from 14 finalists, the Star Awards recognize the highest-achieving students in agriculture, food, and natural resources. Area finalists include:  Star in AgriScience: Marin Knott, Tracy Area FFA  Star in Agribusiness: Jilian Schoenfeld, Russell-Tyler-Ruthton FFA;   Star Farmer: Abby Holtkamp, Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg FFA  Star in Production Placement: Derik Johnson, Willmar FFA  Winners will be announced April 28 at the 3M Arena at Mariucci. Each finalist will receive $100 from Compeer Financial, with [...]

RUSHMORE, MN – A Nobles County Sheriff's Deputy remains in critical condition following a two-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon in Dewald Township, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 4:34 p.m., a 2020 Chevy Equinox driven by 63-year-old Theresa Ann Bear of Sioux Falls was traveling westbound on Interstate 90 when it collided with a 2023 Dodge Durango squad vehicle near milepost 34. The squad vehicle was operated by 30-year-old Arnold Logan Waldner, a deputy with the Nobles County Sheriff’s Office. Bear sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Sanford Luverne Medical Center. Deputy Waldner, however, suffered life-threatening injuries and [...]

ADRIAN, MN – A West Virginia man is dead after a two-vehicle accident involving a semi on Friday in Nobles County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 10:55 Friday evening, a 2018 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup and a 2018 Peterbilt semi were both traveling westbound on I-90 when the vehicles collided.   The driver of the Dodge, 46-year-old Thomas Lostetter of Saint Marys, WV, died from injuries sustained in the accident. The report notes Lostetter was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash.  The driver of the Peterbilt, 30-year-old Brody Alderson of Lake Benton, was [...]

MARSHALL, MN – The Lyon County Historical Society Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday, April 17, at 5:30 PM at the Lyon County Museum. The evening includes light refreshments, a business meeting at 6:00 PM, and a presentation at 6:30 PM by Dr. Anita Talsma Gaul on "Pioneer Women in Southwest Minnesota, 1880-1915." Dr. Gaul will explore the essential contributions of women in early Minnesota history, challenging traditional stereotypes. The event is open to the public with a free-will donation option. For more information, contact 507-537-6580.

WILLMAR -- Three people were injured in a crash that involved four vehicles in Kandiyohi County on Wednesday, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.   At approximately 7:53 Wednesday morning, a 2008 Chevy Impala driven by 36-year-old Sumani Malimu of Willmar, was traveling westbound on highway 23. A 2010 Ford Escape driven by 65-year-old Marlene Phillips of Clara City, a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by 34-year-old Krystal Enevoldsen, and 2019 Buick Envision being driven by 43-year-old Rebecca Gregoire of Granite Falls, were traveling eastbound on Highway 23. The Impala attempted to pull out and pass a vehicle when it collided [...]