MARSHALL — The Schwan’s Corporate Giving Foundation announced a historic gift to Southwest Minnesota State University during Friday’s State of the University Address. The foundation is committing $5.5 million to SMSU for the development of an…
Address talks challenges, positives for SMSU
MARSHALL — A proposed realignment of the Minnesota State system is a big topic of conversation among colleges and universities,…
State test data shows growth at Marshall Schools
MARSHALL — Statewide test results released this fall showed students at Marshall Public Schools demonstrated growth in subjects like math and…
Trackchair a finalist for 'Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota'
MARSHALL — The Trackchair all-terrain wheelchair has made it to the final four in this year’s “Coolest Thing Made in…
Granite Falls fire displaces building residents
GRANITE FALLS — Two residents of a house were displaced by a fire Wednesday night, the Granite Falls Fire Department said.…
SMSU homecoming, gun show, cemetery tour this weekend
MARSHALL — There’s a busy weekend ahead in Marshall. Southwest Minnesota State University’s annual homecoming celebration will feature events like…
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Local Sports
SMSU falls to Duluth in homecoming matchup
MARSHALL — Interim football coach Levi Bullerman says he has seen progress out of…
Cross country
Tigers execute 'old school football' in win over Delano
No. 2AAA Marshall 3, No. 5A Mayer Lutheran 1 MAYER — There wasn’t a ball that…
Sports roundup
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
November election an opportunity to change course
Well, gas prices have doubled since the war started. To justify what has happened with the sharp increase, we hear about how high gas prices were in 2022, from the same people that were complaining about it then. Only now we are hearing from these people that it isn’t that bad. First let’s see…
My 84 year old mother is upset because her Medicare Part D prescription drug insurance premium…
Keep ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in mind when voting
Saving democracy in Minnesota? The Metro Surge this past winter was designed to rid Minnesota of…
Opposition to Metro Surge leaves state with black eye
Our fearless leader (President Donald Trump) has supposedly pulled a rabbit out of his hat six…
Spending taxpayer money on ads
Local Columns
Celebrating Ruth’s visit to Sleepy Eye
You might have heard. Babe Ruth played in Sleepy Eye. For thirty years, I’ve tugged and pulled at that game in every possible way. My fascination with that day in my hometown’s history began when I was doing research for the Brown County Historical Society 30 years ago for an exhibit: “Baseball and Brown…
Cemeteries offer valuable clues to the history of Marshall
A balance act when it comes to promoting Marshall events
Planning for healthcare in your estate plan
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
Karen Zahnow
GARY, S.D. — Services for Karen Zahnow, 71, of Gary, S.D. will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Canby. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Houseman Funeral Home-Birk Chapel in Canby, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service at…