MARSHALL, Minn. — Lyon County commissioners are working to bring the proposed 2027 property tax levy increase down to 10.9%.  During about an hour of budget discussion Tuesday, commissioners approved using several sources of existing county revenue to offset expenses. The board unanimously agreed to use $86,670 in annual riparian aid funding for planning and zoning costs.   Commissioners also approved using $135,000 in 2027 wind and solar production tax revenue to offset general fund operating expenses.  Other potential budget reductions include lowering the county's contribution to the Marshall-Lyon County Library system.  Commissioners are expected to continue reviewing potential cuts and funding changes before setting the preliminary [...]

SACRED HEART, Minn. -- Two people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday evening in Renville County. The Minnesota State Patrol says a 2003 Toyota Camry and a 2023 Ford Explorer were both westbound on Highway 212 near County Road 12 in Sacred Heart Township when they collided as the Explorer was making a turn. The Camry driver, 42-year-old Teresa Lee Abernathy of Sacred Heart, was taken to North Memorial Hospital. The Explorer driver, 60-year-old Carrie Lee Jeseritz of Wood Lake, was taken to Granite Falls Hospital. Assistance was provided by the Renville County Sheriff's Office, Sacred Heart MRU, Sacred [...]

The 2027 edition of the Old Farmer's Almanac is available everywhere today! Senior Editor Tim Goodwin joins us to talk about the process of putting together each year's Almanac including stories, celestial information, advertising and the weather forecast. What does the Old Farmer's Almanac have to say about winter 26-27 in our area? Listen in and find out! Marshall Radio · 2027 Old Farmer's Almanac

HANSKA, Minn. — Two Hanska residents are dead and another Hanska woman is facing two counts of criminal vehicular homicide following a two-vehicle crash early Saturday. The Brown County Sheriff’s Office received a report of the crash shortly after midnight on Brown County Road 13, just north of County Road 22, about four miles north of Hanska. Deputies found a heavily damaged Chevy Silverado and Oldsmobile at the scene. The two occupants of the Oldsmobile, 73-year-old Paul Rewitzer and 74-year-old Paulette Rewitzer, both of Hanska, were pronounced dead. The Silverado driver, 28-year-old Shianne Lee Escobar of Hanska, was outside the vehicle. [...]

COTTONWOOD, Minn. — A Wood Lake motorcyclist was injured in a two-vehicle collision on Monday near Cottonwood. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at approximately 5:52 Monday morning, 2015 Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider was traveling southbound on Highway 23 and a 2022 Chevy Equinox was traveling northbound on Highway 23. Near the intersection with County Road 10, the vehicles collided. The motorcyclist, 27-year-old Cody Dean Cleveland of Wood Lake, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Avera Marshall Hospital. The driver of the Chevy, a 16-year-old girl from Vesta, was not injured. The State Patrol notes Cleveland wasn't wearing [...]

MARSHALL, Minn. — Tanya Moat is the new chief executive officer of the United Way of Southwest Minnesota, following a leadership search conducted after former CEO Meg Louwagie resigned in April. Moat previously served as the organization’s Community Impact and Internal Programs coordinator. She officially accepted the CEO position about a week ago. “It is a great privilege and I'm really excited to lead the United Way,” Moat said. “We have a lot of great things coming up.” Moat said she is looking forward to continuing the organization’s work in southwest Minnesota while building relationships with donors, volunteers and community partners. [...]

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ordered U.S. and Minnesota flags at all state buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Dolly Parton.  The order took effect immediately and will remain in place until sunrise Sept. 1, following a proclamation from President Donald Trump.  Walz encouraged individuals, businesses and other organizations to also lower their flags to honor Parton’s life and legacy. The singer, songwriter and philanthropist died recently at the age of 80. View the entire proclamation below:

LINCOLN COUNTY, Minn. — Residents and visitors of Lake Shaokatan in Lincoln County have until Aug. 31 to provide feedback on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ updated Vegetation Management Plan for the lake. The plan was first developed in 2016 after concerns that dense aquatic vegetation was making recreation difficult. The 10-year update does not make changes to the existing treatment standards. Nate Hodgins, DNR assistant southern regional fisheries manager, said the update is primarily an opportunity to review the plan and hear from lake users. “The whole gist of the plan is not that we are changing anything drastic,” [...]

MARSHALL, Minn. — Three Marshall Hy-Vee employees with more than 40 years of service were honored Monday as their pictures were unveiled on the side of a Hy-Vee semi-trailer.  The employees featured on the truck are bakery clerk Sylvia Nenortas, meat clerk Tom Pickering and recently retired food service manager Michael Schultz.  Marshall Hy-Vee Store Director Jeff Thompson said having three employees from the same store featured on the same semi is a special accomplishment.  "Yeah, it's a really special honor to have three employees with over 40 years of service. Hy-Vee started to feature Hy-Vee employees on the side of the semis [...]