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crispate (kris-peyt) adjective. (of a leaf) having curly or wavy edgesExample: The gardener admired the crispate leaves of the small succulent.

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Protect yourself and your loved ones: Why the flu shot matters this season

Missouri Valley Regional Medical Center MARSHALL — As the 2026–2027 flu season gets underway, doctors at Missouri Valley Regional Medical Center are encouraging residents of Marshall and surrounding communities to get their annual influenza vaccine now. Vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of flu illness and its potentially serious…

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Fuchs earns berth at state cross-country meet

File Photo Hobby King/Democrat-News Lady Owl senior Marlee Fuchs (1055) runs with the pack at the home meet earlier this year. Fuchs will represent Marshall at the Class 4 State Cross-Country meet after finishing 29th at the District 4 meet last Saturday in Kearney. by Hobby KingSPORTS EDITORNeeding to finish in the top 30 in…