MARSHALL — There was a busy weekend of events at the Lyon County Fair, from community programs to demolition derby action. Saturday morning, the fair kicked off with a recognition ceremony honoring area residents like…
Demolition derby a family affair
MARSHALL — Like father like son, and sometimes like daughter. The demolition derby at the Lyon County Fair has been…
Honoring vets at the fair
MARSHALL — A trio of U.S. Air Force veterans were recognized this weekend, during the Lyon County Fair. On Saturday,…
Mason, Schroeder honored as Hometown Heroes
MARSHALL – Two area residents got a joyous surprise this weekend. Jan Mason and Dale Schroeder were each presented with…
'Doing some amazing things'
MARSHALL — Tracy area community members have really worked to make an impact on their hometown, presenters at the Lyon…
Sprucing up the schoolhouse
MARSHALL — A historic one-room schoolhouse at the Lyon County Fairgrounds has a new look now, thanks to an Eagle Scout…
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Local Sports
Demolition derby a family affair
MARSHALL — Like father like son, and sometimes like daughter. The demolition derby at…
WABASSO — Despite losing several senior leaders from last season, the Wabasso volleyball team enters the…
Wabasso volleyball looks to remain competitive with new faces
TRACY — The Tracy-Milroy-Balaton football team will enter the 2026 season with a familiar face leading…
Panthers look to build on strong summer preparation
Local standouts open preseason
Editorials
'Crazy' opportunity to support retail businesses
Any time a business closes in Marshall a lot of criticism is directed toward the city, especially on social media. While businesses do close now and then, new businesses are opening up as well. Take a stroll down Main Street and you will notice the changes. You will also find a vibrant retail atmosphere…
A couple weeks ago, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig met with southwest Minnesota farmers in Marshall for…
Securing Agriculture Workforce Act a step in the right direction
Republicans don’t want to say this publicly, but privately they do: President Trump’s personal political obsessions…
Trump has lost the plot on governance
It’s that time of the year again — planting season. The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds…
Be careful during planting season
Letters to the Editor
Freedom or socialism is our choice
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” A quote from former President, Ronald Reagan. The choice is ours, freedom or socialism. One cannot exist simultaneously with the other. Some people seem to have a difficult time grasping that truth. This country and our freedom survived solely because of those who were…
You are going to have a chance to cast a ballot in November to start the…
Fischbach supporting corrupt government
I recently read a social media post by a Trump supporter bemoaning the fact that liberals…
Just a few divisive actions by Trump
Re: July 31, 2026 Independent) This letter is directed to those who might be attending the…
Do we really need proposed transmission lines?
Local Columns
A tough job
My wife and I recently provided day care for our 6-year-old grandson for a week. It will probably take me a month to recover. We had taken care of little boys before, obviously, although that was more than thirty years ago. We aren’t as young as we were back then, but little boys are
Northern Minn. fires indicate reality of climate change
Ice cream and food trailers a sweet success for Lingens
Country School Kids – Larry Van Moer – Growing up on the Van Moer farm
Features
Deployed soldiers ‘not forgotten’
I believe in, and love this job’
A life at the library
Watching out for bluebirds
Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries
70 years together
Goetzl, Peterson
Kommer, Zahrbock
Zoch, Warne
Obituaries
