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‘Our story is just getting started’

MARSHALL — Friday marked the completion of a journey filled with determination, resiliency and perseverance, as 21 students proudly received their diplomas at the Marshall Area Learning Center (ALC) graduation. “This is more than a graduation. This is proof that no matter how hard life ...

Bruce St./College Dr. intersection closes Tuesday

MARSHALL — Another major intersection in Marshall will close while construction continues on Highway 19, contractors said Friday. The intersection of Highway 19 (East College Drive) and Bruce street in Marshall will be closed to traffic starting Tuesday morning, said Erika Coudron of R and ...

Planning underway for Tiger Drive J-turn

MARSHALL — Plans for a J-turn on Minnesota Highway 23 near Marshall High School are taking shape, Minnesota Department of Transportation representatives said this week. At an informational open house Thursday, MnDOT spokespeople said construction of the J-turn is scheduled to begin in ...

Moorse, Thordson named MEA Teacher, Friend of the Year

MARSHALL — Those who work closest with students often become pivotal role models and a strong resource in their lives growing up, which the Marshall Education Association (MEA) aims to honor each year. For the 2025-26 school year, the MEA has selected early childhood teacher Carol Moorse as ...

Middle school parking lot bid approved

MARSHALL — The Marshall Public School District school board this week approved one of the four bids for the reconstruction of the middle school parking lot. The project calls for redesigning the lot, due to deterioration and improving pedestrian safety. The board accepted the bid from Joe ...

Balaton to hold Memorial Day events

BALATON — A veterans’ breakfast, program and cemetery services in Balaton will be part of the area Memorial Day observances on Monday. On Monday morning, veterans and their immediate families are invited to a breakfast at the Balaton Community Center. Food will be served from 7:30 to 9:30 ...