MARSHALL, MN – The Lyon County Museum will host Frank Sachs for a presentation on the "Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall" on Tuesday, April 15, at 6:30 PM. Sachs, a retired educator with decades of experience in history and counseling, will discuss the Berlin Wall’s role in the Cold War, its fall in 1989, and the impact on global politics. The event is free with a free-will donation option, and light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580.

As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota, today’s focus is on alerts and warnings—critical tools that help keep people safe when severe weather strikes.  Thanks to modern technology, life-saving information can now reach us almost anywhere. From Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on cell phones to personal weather alert subscriptions, residents are encouraged to explore how they can receive timely updates. These alerts can provide crucial minutes to seek shelter before dangerous weather arrives.  Understanding the different types of alerts is essential. Advisories indicate less severe but still potentially hazardous conditions. Watches suggest that conditions are favorable for severe weather, [...]

CLARA CITY – A Boyd man was injured in a two-vehicle collision on Thursday near Clara City in Chippewa County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 8:34 Thursday evening, a 2016 Hyundai Elantra was traveling southbound on Highway 23 and a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan was traveling westbound on Highway 7 when the vehicles collided in the intersection.  The driver of the Dodge, 74-year-old Charles Border of Boyd, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Avera-Granite Falls hospital.  The driver of the Hyundai, a 17-year-old Willmar boy, and his passenger, a 16-year-old Granite Falls boy, were not injured. [...]

MARSHALL, MN – Despite favorable road conditions in early 2025, traffic fatalities remain a pressing concern in Minnesota. Captain Casey Meagher of the Minnesota State Patrol reported 62 roadway deaths in the first three months of the year. "We've had really good weather," Meagher said, noting that clear roads haven't prevented deadly crashes caused by speeding, lack of seat belt use, impairment, and distractions.  April marks an increased focus on distracted driving enforcement. "We want to bring everybody's focus back to paying attention to that primary task of driving," Meagher stated. He explained that distractions come in three forms—visual, physical, and [...]

MARSHALL -- A Marshall woman is facing multiple charges after an investigation into a domestic situation, according to the Marshall Police Department. At approximately 3:55 Tuesday afternoon, a 32-year-old Marshall woman was arrested at the 400 block of West Marshall Street. She is being charged with malicious punishment of a child and domestic assault. The investigation is ongoing. 

MARSHALL -- Two people sustained possible injuries in a two-vehicle collision on Tuesday, according to the Marshall Police Department. At approximately 2:39 Tuesday afternoon, a 2008 Toyota driven by a 37-year-old Marshall woman and a 1992 Dodge driven by a 38-year-old Marshall man collided near the intersection of East College Drive and South Hill Street.   Both drivers were uninjured, however, two passengers in the Toyota, a 62-year-old Marshall woman and a 48-year-old Marshall woman, were taken to the Avera Marshall hospital for possible injuries.  The Toyota was towed from the scene.  The Marshall Police Department was assisted by Marshall North [...]

As spring planting season approaches, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding farmers to exercise caution when handling anhydrous ammonia. This widely used fertilizer is highly effective but poses serious safety risks. Jane Boerboom of the MDA’s Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division emphasizes the dangers of exposure: "It's a very important fertilizer to growers, but it is incredibly dangerous. It seeks water, so if someone is in the vicinity of a release that anhydrous ammonia will go to those mucous membranes. The eyes, if you inhale it, the lungs." To ensure safe application, the MDA is offering guidance on proper [...]

SHAKOPEE, MN -- A Marshall man died after being struck by a vehicle on Friday in Scott County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 6:00 Friday morning, a 2011 Toyota RAV4 was traveling southbound on Highway 169 near Old Brickyard Road. The driver of the Toyota witnessed a stalled Nissan Maxima on the right shoulder and maneuvered to the left lane. A pedestrian was standing in the left lane and was struck by the Toyota.  The pedestrian, 25-year-old Firaol Merbratu of Marshall, died from the collision and was taken to the Midwest Medical Examiners Office. The MN State Patrol [...]

BROOKLYN PARK, MN – The pilot killed in a plane crash Saturday afternoon in Brooklyn Park is believed to be Terry Dolan, a top U.S. Bancorp executive. The single-engine SOCATA TBM aircraft crashed into a home on Kyle Avenue around 12:20 p.m., sparking a massive fire. Federal officials stated that the pilot was the sole occupant and only fatality. The aircraft was registered to DGW Enterprises, LLC, which Minnesota records list Dolan as managing. U.S. Bancorp issued a statement Sunday acknowledging that the plane was registered to Dolan, 63, the company's vice chair and chief administration officer. "At this time, the [...]

CANBY -- A Canby teenager was injured after his vehicle collided with another on Saturday in Yellow Medicine County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 2:02 Saturday afternoon, a 2020 Chevy Colorado was traveling southbound on US Highway 75 and a 2004 Ford Sport Track was traveling westbound on State Highway 68 when they collided in the intersection. The driver of the Chevy, a 16-year-old boy from Canby, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Canby hospital. The driver of the Ford, 23-year-old Colin Konicek of West Dundee, IL, was not injured. Assistance was provided by the Yellow [...]