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From one stage to another

Photos by Cindy Votruba Emma Woods, Elizabeth Johnson, Ashley Schotzko and Sally Tabaka rehearse a scene from “The Sound of Music.”
July 4, 2009

It took a six pack to start the Marshall Area Stage Company.

Not the beverage variety six pack, but six people who believed there was a need for a formal theater company in Marshall.

That belief and those six people led to the eventual formation of the Marshall Area Stage Company. The company started in September 1999 after a community meeting run by Marshall Community Services. MCS wanted to see if anyone was interested in starting a Marshall Area Theater Association, said Bob Schwoch, president of MASC.

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Help for an impaired lake

July 4, 2009

A southwestern Minnesota lake could end up being one of the first bodies of water in Minnesota to benefit from funding raised by the new Constitutional amendment that increases by three-eights of 1 percent the state sales tax that will go toward...

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Playing it safe for the fourth of July weekend

July 4, 2009

On the fourth of July, everyone enjoys seeing a good fireworks display — including law enforcement.

But one thing law enforcement doesn’t want to see is that display coming from your backyard.

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Supporting an American tradition

July 3, 2009

It’s part of America’s heritage and it should be supported, said Lyon County PRCA Rodeo committee members Thursday.

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Top Headline Poll

Which performer(s) have made the most impact in the world of music and pop culture?
Elvis The Beatles The Rolling Stones Michael Jackson
Elvis
46%
The Beatles
39%
The Rolling Stones
2%
Michael Jackson
13%

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