JEFFERS – A two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Highway 30 and Highway 71 in Cottonwood County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 3:11 Wednesday afternoon, a 2010 GMC Savana was traveling westbound on Highway 30 and a 2023 GMC Sierra was traveling northbound on Highway 71 when they collided in the intersection.   The 2010 GMC Savana was driven by a man from Orlando, Florida. Three passengers, also from Orlando, Florida, were in the vehicle at the time of the accident. The driver of the GMC Sierra was a 55-year-old man from Kandiyohi. More information about the [...]

SANBORN -- The Sanborn Fire Department responded to a report of a golf cart shed on fire around noon on Thursday at Farmers Golf & Health Club (FGHC) in Sanborn. Upon arrival, crews found the southernmost shed fully engulfed in flames. After about 30 minutes, firefighters were able to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading to other structures. No injuries were reported. The 30-unit shed was deemed a total loss. According to FGHC, 29 of the 30 stalls were filled with golf carts and the cause of the fire was due to a faulty golf cart charger. The fire [...]

MARSHALL – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Lyon County for the first time. Officials say a homeowner contacted the City of Marshall about a possible EAB infestation and state ag staff were able to find larvae and collect samples.  The MDA is enacting an emergency quarantine in Lyon County, which limits the movement of firewood and ash material out of the area. The MDA issues quarantines for all areas known to have EAB to reduce the risk of further spreading the tree-killing insect.  Marshall Mayor Bob Byrnes held a press conference [...]

MARSHALL — The Marshall City Council held a public hearing on an ordinance halting the commercial sale, manufacture or distribution of cannabis. After the hearing, the Council voted and approved the ordinance. However, the ordinance does allow the municipal liquor store to offer lower-potency THC products. The ordinance only applies to commercial use and would not prohibit people from possessing cannabis products in Marshall, or growing marijuana for personal use. The council isn’t expected to revisit the issue until winter or spring 2024.   The council also approved a pre-development agreement on a proposal to build a family apartment complex and senior [...]