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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 Minnesota” contest. One final round of public voting remains before the winner is announced on Oct. 6 at the 2026 Manufacturer’s Summit in Minneapolis. ATZ Manufacturing’s Trackchair is one of four finalists, along with Teardrop Trailers, the Fire Boss aerial firefighting system, and the Bair Hugger, a warming blanket system used for regulating the temperature of surgery patients. This is the third year in a row that the Trackchair has advanced to the final four…

Two injured in Redwood Co. crash

MILROY — Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash east of Milroy on Wednesday morning, the Minnesota State Patrol said.…

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Minneota rolls to 10th straight win with sweep of LQPV

MINNEOTA — The Minneota Vikings volleyball team continues to roll. Following Tuesday night’s sweep of Lac qui Parle Valley, Minneota has now won 10 straight matches. The Vikings cruised to a 25-7, 25-10, 25-6 victory over LQPV, continuing their strong play during their current winning streak. Leah Coequyt led the Vikings with 12 kills,…

A/E 3, RRC 0 ELLSWORTH — The Red Rock Central volleyball team’s five-match win streak came…

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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…

Letters to the Editor

Keep ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in mind when voting

My 84 year old mother is upset because her Medicare Part D prescription drug insurance premium is going up nearly 80% next year. This year it’s $101/month. Next year it will be $179/month. In 2025, it was $50/month. The reason? Government subsidies have been scaled back and insurers are choosing to pass on these…

Who will get your vote in Minnesota state House District 15A race?