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News from August 2020

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U.S. general merchandise stores report $54.1 billion in sales for April

By SW Minnesota Today | Aug 16, 2020

The estimated sales for general merchandise stores for April 2020 was $54.1 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

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Best station to purchase regular gas near zip code 56183

By SW Minnesota Today | Aug 16, 2020

The Co-op at 202 E. Whited St. in Jeffers is selling the cheapest regular gasoline near zip code 56183 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

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35 fourth grade students from Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary School took the reading portion of the MCA during 2017-18

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 16, 2020

35 fourth grade students from Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary School took the reading portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) during the 2017-18 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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26 retail trade businesses in Becker County in Minnesota have between 5 and 9 employees in 2017

By SW Minnesota Today | Aug 16, 2020

There were 26 retail trade businesses in Becker County zip codes that had between five and nine employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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Gas prices near zip code 56164 for the week of August 3-9

By SW Minnesota Today | Aug 16, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 56164 for the week of August 3-9 is $2.09, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.09.

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Gas prices near zip code 56143 for the week of August 3-9

By SW Minnesota Today | Aug 16, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 56143 for the week of August 3-9 is $2.09, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.09.

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27 fifth grade students from Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary School took the reading portion of the MCA during 2017-18

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 16, 2020

27 fifth grade students from Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary School took the reading portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) during the 2017-18 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Minnesota ZIP 56117 stay unchanged in 2019

By SW Minnesota Today | Aug 16, 2020

There were 5 total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Minnesota zip code 56117 in 2019, the same number as in 2018, according to the official Social Security Administration website.

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Gas prices near zip code 56156 for the week of August 3-9

By SW Minnesota Today | Aug 16, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 56156 for the week of August 3-9 is $2.14, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.14.

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Gas prices near zip code 56159 for the week of August 3-9

By SW Minnesota Today | Aug 16, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 56159 for the week of August 3-9 is $2.06, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.06.

MARSHALL-LYON COUNTY LIBRARY: Happy Birthday to Jim Zarzana!

By Press release submission | Aug 16, 2020

Plus, it's one of the Library's favorite author's birthday

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SMSU TODAY: We can each do our part to help keep our Mustang Family safe and healthy

By Press release submission | Aug 16, 2020

Complete the self-assessment each day you're on campus, wear a mask, maintain physical distance, and practice good hygiene.

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Gas prices near zip code 56117 for the week of August 3-9

By SW Minnesota Today | Aug 15, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 56117 for the week of August 3-9 is $2.24, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.24.

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Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Fairmont for the week of August 3-9

By SW Minnesota Today | Aug 15, 2020

The Kwik Trip at 217 S. State St. is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Fairmont for the week of August 3-9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Jackson for the week of August 3-9

By SW Minnesota Today | Aug 15, 2020

The Speedway at 2001 U.S.-71 N. is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Jackson for the week of August 3-9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Hendricks for the week of August 3-9

By SW Minnesota Today | Aug 15, 2020

The Kirkvold Oil Co at 306 S. Division St. is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Hendricks for the week of August 3-9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Best station to purchase regular gas near zip code 56121

By SW Minnesota Today | Aug 15, 2020

The Kwik Trip at 217 S. State St. in Fairmont is selling the cheapest regular gasoline near zip code 56121 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

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129 construction businesses in Becker County in Minnesota have fewer than 5 employees in 2017

By SW Minnesota Today | Aug 15, 2020

There were 129 construction businesses in Becker County zip codes that had fewer than five employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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Total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Minnesota ZIP 56116 increase in 2019

By SW Minnesota Today | Aug 15, 2020

There were 10 total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Minnesota zip code 56116 in 2019, a 100.0 percent increase over 2018, which had 5 total widow and parent beneficiaries, according to the official Social Security Administration website.

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Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Ghent for the week of August 3-9

By SW Minnesota Today | Aug 15, 2020

The Cenex at 101 E. Brulingame St. is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Ghent for the week of August 3-9, according to GasBuddy.com.