6-Year-Old Severely Injured in Ghent Dog Attack, Investigation Ongoing

Issue #195

10 Feb

In this Marshall Area Insider issue…

🌨️ Marshall, MN Weather - Snow showers with a high of 11

🗞️ Semi-Truck Crash Causes Chain Reaction in Nicollet County

🗞️ 6-Year-Old Severely Injured in Ghent Dog Attack, Investigation Ongoing

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Semi-Truck Crash Causes Chain Reaction in Nicollet County

A multi-vehicle crash on Highway 14 in Nicollet County left a Redwood Falls man injured Thursday morning. The incident occurred around 8:30 AM when a MnDOT snowplow truck was stopped in the eastbound lane due to an earlier crash.

Behind the plow, a 2008 Lincoln MKZ was also at a standstill.

A 2015 International semi traveling eastbound collided with both stationary vehicles near the intersection of 471st Avenue.

The driver of the semi, a 60-year-old man from Redwood Falls, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.

The drivers of the Lincoln and the snowplow truck were uninjured.

Emergency response teams from the Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office, Nicollet Fire Department, and Mayo Ambulance assisted at the scene. The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating the crash.

6-Year-Old Severely Injured in Ghent Dog Attack, Investigation Ongoing

Authorities in Lyon County are investigating an incident in which a 6-year-old girl sustained severe injuries after being bitten by three dogs in Ghent.

The Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that reports will be sent to the County Attorney’s Office for consideration of potential charges.

The attack occurred on January 26 at a Ghent residence where the child was being watched by a babysitter.

The dogs belonged to another resident of the home, who was present during the incident. Following the attack, the child was transported to Sioux Falls for medical treatment and underwent surgeries for injuries to her arm, legs, and ear.

The three dogs involved were placed under a 10-day quarantine and declared dangerous under Ghent city ordinances.

The owner was given 14 days to appeal this classification. Two of the dogs had previously been labeled dangerous by the city of Minneota and were transferred there after the quarantine period. The third dog remains in a kennel pending the appeal process.

The family of the injured child is adjusting to the aftermath of the attack and has expressed gratitude for the support they have received.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Upcoming Area Events

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Thursday, February 13th
Friday, February 14th
Saturday, February 15th

  • Tea & Sweets at the Lyon County Museum in Marshall from 2:00 - 4:00 PM

  • It’s Always Summer Somewhere Bingo at Cottonwood Community Center starting at 7:00 PM

    • Nacho Bar or Potato Bar plus Bingo snacks available

  • Lake That Speaks Candlelight Hike at Group Camp 2, Lac qui Parle State Park from 6:30 - 8:30 PM

  • South Western Prairie Outdoors Club Ice Fishing Contest on Wood Lake (4 miles north of the town of Wood Lake) from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    • $20 / person entry fee

Sunday, February 16th

  • Bingo at Echo, MN Community Center starting at 11:30 AM

Saturday, February 22nd

  • 2025 Mustang Gold Rush Raffle at R/A Facility at SMSU social hour starting at 6:00 PM

    • Tickets are $100/ person which includes entry into the event & into the reverse raffle.

    • Enjoy live and silent auctions, along with casino games and a variety of other fun games.

      • The grand prize of $5,000 is awarded to the last remaining raffle ticket holder.

      • $2,000 is awarded to the second remaining ticket holder.

      • 3rd, 4th and 5th remaining ticket holders will each be awarded $1,000.

      • A $100 prize will be awarded seven other times during the raffle.

      • $500 will be awarded for the 350th ticket drawn.

Sunday, February 23rd

  • Brunch at the Wood Lake Community Center from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

    • free will donations

Wednesday, February 26th

  • 2025 State of the City Address at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) Upper Conference Center starting at 11:30 AM

    • Tickets are $20 for Chamber Members and $25 for Non-Chamber Members

    • Lunch included

Monday, March 3rd

  • Marshall Area Cancer Support Group Meetings at Living Word Lutheran Church in Marshall at 6:00 PM

    • For patients, survivors, and caregivers looking for support

Wednesday, March 5th (first Wednesday of every month)

  • Dementia Caregiver Support Group from 10:00 - 11:30 AM at Adult Community Center in Marshall

    • Open to everyone, come when you can, no cost or obligation to attend, refreshments available

    • For questions contact Jane Nelson Como (507) 829-1143

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