WALNUT GROVE — This spring, students at Westbrook-Walnut Grove Elementary learned about an important anniversary for the United States. “The Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago,” said WWG fifth grade student Cassidy VanDeVeire. The anniversary wasn’t just an ...

MILROY - At most schools it’s time to say goodbye for the summer, but in Milroy everyone is simply saying goodbye. The K-6 Milroy school had its final day of classes on Friday, which included a graduation ceremony. The Milroy School District will send its students to Tracy as of next ...

LYND — The Lynd School Board held a special meeting last week and voted to accept Superintendent Misty Riebel’s resignation effective June 30. Riebel is in her first year of serving as the Lynd superintendent. The news of Riebel’s resignation comes after the school board approved a ...

TRACY — Walking through the same hallways and classrooms that carry years of memories and lessons for a final time, the Tracy Area Class of 2026 capped off their high school careers Sunday afternoon in the 133rd commencement ceremony. Tracy graduated 34 seniors this year, who all sat ...

MARSHALL — Discussions of the American Revolution often focus on the parts of the war where George Washington was. But that’s not all that was going on, southwest Minnesota educator and author Erin Makela said. Last week, Makela visited the Lyon County Museum to share some of the ...

COTTONWOOD — Dozens of residents sat at the Cottonwood community center at 9:30 a.m., some were dressed in formal clothing, others in military uniforms. One wore a shirt with the back reading “Remembering all who gave some and some who gave all.” All were there for the Memorial Day ...