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Lake Lillian Man Airlifted After Motorcycle Crash Saturday

2023-08-14T07:14:34-05:00August 14th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , |

BEAVER FALLS – A Lake Lillian Man was injured when his motorcycle lost control and crashed into a ditch near Beaver Falls on Saturday, according to the Renville County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 11:34 Saturday morning, a 2002 Harley-Davidson was traveling westbound on County Road 2 and was attempting to navigate a curve in the road when the rider lost control, sending the motorcycle through a wooden barrier post. The collision sent both the rider and motorcycle into a steep embankment in the north ditch.   The driver of the Harley, 69-year-old Peter Joseph Verdon of Lake Lillian, was treated at [...]

Two People Hospitalized After Car Collides with Semi in Jackson County

2023-08-10T07:11:19-05:00August 10th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , |

HERON LAKE – Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision in Jackson County on Wednesday, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 7:15 Wednesday evening, a 2012 Chevy Camaro was traveling southbound on County Road 9 and a 2005 International Semi was traveling westbound on Highway 60 when they collided in the intersection.  The driver of the Chevy, 21-year-old Gabriel Villarreal of Heron Lake, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Windom hospital. His passenger, 19-year-old Madison Lilly Beetner of Round Lake, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Sanford Worthington Medical Center.   The driver of [...]

Deadline for State Park Youth Deer Hunt Applications is Aug 18

2023-08-07T08:16:39-05:00August 7th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , |

MARSHALL – The Application deadline for state park youth hunts are approaching. The deadline to apply for the special hunts is August 18th. Hunters aged 12-15 can apply. Area State Parks holding special hunts include Camden, Blue Mounds, Lake Shetek, Kilen Woods, and Sibley.   “Too many of one animal or plant species in an area can start to throw off the balance of other species in that area,” said Bill Dinesen, Camden State Park supervisor. “When there are too many deer in a park, they feed too much on certain trees and native plants, so occasionally we allow deer hunts [...]

Deadline to Receive Backdated VA Benefits from the PACT Act is Aug 9th

2023-08-07T08:09:28-05:00August 7th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , |

MARSHALL -- Veterans who served between November 11, 1990 and October 1, 2013 may be eligible for enhanced benefits through the PACT Act.   Key components of the PACT Act include:   Expanding and extending eligibility for VA health care for veterans with toxic exposures and veterans of the Vietnam era, Gulf War era, and Post-9/11 era.  Ensures every enrolled veteran will receive an initial toxic exposure screening and a follow-up screening every five years.   Requires VA research on the morality of veterans who served in Southwest Asia during the Gulf War; Post-9/11 veteran health trends; and veteran cancer rates.  [...]

Marshall Fire Department Responds to Two Overnight Fires

2023-08-01T09:42:21-05:00August 1st, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , |

MARSHALL – The Marshall Fire Departments responded to back-to-back fire calls last night. The first fire was reported by a passerby around 10:30 p.m. at the 1100 block of Horizon Drive. One occupant was in the house at the time. The Marshall Police Department was able to get the occupant out safely.   When MFD arrived, they found the front of the house had an exterior fire and the fire had worked its way towards the interior of the home. Crews were able to extinguish the flames in about 30 minutes and remained at the scene for about two hours. Significant damage [...]

Plane Crashes into Cornfield North of Tyler; Nobody Hurt

2023-07-31T07:05:27-05:00July 31st, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , |

TYLER – Nobody was injured when a plane crashed Friday morning, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 11:07 Friday morning, a single seat spray plane was attempting to take flight when it crashed into a cornfield, just north of the Tyler Municipal Airport runway. The pilot, who has not been identified, was not injured. The plane was damaged in the crash. The public is asked to stay away from the area for safety reasons and so the crash scene can be properly investigated. The crash is being investigated by the FAA.   Assistance was provided by the Tyler [...]

Avera Marshall Earns 5-Star Rating

2023-07-28T10:02:38-05:00July 28th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , |

MARSHALL – Avera Marshall was one of the five Avera facilities to earn a 5-star rating by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS updated data on Care Compare on July 26th, and this recent update includes over 4,000 hospitals in their database.   Debbie Streier, Avera Marshall Regional President and CEO said, “I am incredibly proud of our Avera Marshall team for achieving a 5-star rating. We strive to continually improve the care and experience we provide our patients and their families. This recognition is the result of efforts made by each member of our team. It [...]

2023 State of the Agriculture Discussion Held Tuesday at the Lyon County Fairgrounds

2023-07-25T19:31:48-05:00July 25th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , |

MARSHALL – The 2023 State of the Agriculture panel discussion was held Tuesday at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. Approximately 90 people were on hand for the discussion that covered many topics. The panelists included Mike Boerboom, CEO of Boerboom Ag Resources, Mark Fischer from M & B Farms, Carolyn Olson with Olson Organics, and Bob Worth, President of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association.  Lynn Ketelson from the Linder Farm Network signed on to help with the discussion, however a knee injury last week prevented him from attending. (left to right: Bob Worth, Carolyn Olson, Mark Fischer, Mike Boerboom, and Ken [...]

2023 State of the Agriculture Today at Lyon County Fairgrounds

2023-07-25T07:41:41-05:00July 25th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , |

MARSHALL -- The 2023 State of the Agriculture is today at the Lyon County Fairgrounds in Marshall. Panelists will review the current state of the agriculture industry and the current route the industry is taking. The event will be held today from 11:45 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.   Panelists include:   Mike Boerboom, CEO of Boerboom Ag Resources  Mark Fischer, M & B Farms Inc.  Carolyn Olson, Organic Crop Farmer  Bob Worth, President of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association The discussion will be facilitated by Ken Franzky and Lynn Ketelsen.  For more information and to register, visit the event page.

Vehicle/Deer Collision on Hwy. 23; Granite Falls Woman Injured

2023-07-24T07:27:41-05:00July 24th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , |

GREEN VALLEY – A Granite Falls woman was hospitalized after her vehicle struck a deer, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 9:45 Sunday evening, a 2016 Kia Optima was traveling northbound on Highway 23 near Green Valley in Lyon County when it struck a deer. The driver of the Kia, 18-year-old Tianna Marie Wright of Granite Falls, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Granite Falls hospital. Assistance was provided by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and Cottonwood Ambulance.

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