Breaking News

Stidman pleads not guilty to drug charges

MARSHALL — A former Marshall resident facing drug possession charges pleaded not guilty in Lyon County District Court on Tuesday. An attorney for Dante Maurice Stidman said Stidman was demanding a speedy trial in his case. Jury trial dates for the case were set for Nov. 18 and 19. At Tuesday’s hearing, the court also discussed a motion calling for prosecutors to disclose reports and other information involving a confidential informant in Stidman’s case. Due to an upcoming change in public defenders for Stidman, District Court Judge Michelle Dietrich held off on ruling on the matter…

Hands-on with solar energy

TRACY — Students at Tracy Area High School were getting started with a new hands-on project Tuesday. Around Amy Larsen’s…

Plenty of hands-on fun

MARSHALL — It was a rainy weekend, but there was still plenty to do for area residents coming to the…

MHS Homecoming Court

This week, students at Marshall High School are celebrating homecoming. Before the start of festivities, members of the homecoming court…

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Local Sports

SMSU soccer hosts Northern State and Jamestown this week

All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. THIS WEEK The Southwest Minnesota State University women's soccer team (1-6-2, 1-4-1 NSIC) returns home this weekend for a pair of Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference matches. The Mustangs host Northern State on Friday, Oct. 2, at 3 p.m. at Mattke Field before welcoming Jamestown to Marshall on…

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

Spending taxpayer money on ads

Our fearless leader (President Donald Trump) has supposedly pulled a rabbit out of his hat six weeks before the midterms, in which he is not running. He has aired some ridiculous ads attacking anyone left of the doorway, having spent some $920,000 taxpayer dollars in attempt to turn his past missteps into victories.

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