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Collections are coming for millions of student loans in default

A long-postponed reckoning could be coming soon for millions of student loan borrowers who are now faced with garnished wages and seized tax refunds as soon as next year. Since pandemic forbearance finally expired last year, more than 9 million borrowers already are in default, owing a collective $234 billion, and millions more are late in their payments. Those borrowers are likely to face severe collection measures such as wage garnishment and seizure of tax refunds next year. Such collections have been repeatedly paused, most recently this past January. Betsy Mayotte, president ...

Minneota advances with 41-6 victory over Mayer Lutheran

MARSHALL — Minneota coaches up in the coaches box up above Mattke Field noticed something that could work to the Vikings advantage against the Mayer Lutheran Crusaders. Head coach Chad Johnston's offensive coordinator took advantage of the tip and sent in the play to quarterback Tristen ...

Mustangs in the kitchen

MARSHALL — Guests were enjoying a meal at Southwest Minnesota State University’s student-run restaurant on Thursday evening. But while the atmosphere in the dining room may have been calm, things were bustling behind the scenes. SMSU students were busy doing everything from slicing steak ...

Red Baron Arena expansion proposed

MARSHALL — In the 10 years since the Red Baron Arena and Expo opened in Marshall, participation in hockey programs has grown, supporters said. It’s leading to some crowding – and the need for a building expansion, they said. This week, Ty Brouwer and Marshall Amateur Hockey Association ...