Breaking News

Two injured in Hwy. 59 crash

MARSHALL — Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday evening on U.S. Highway 59. A Hanley Falls woman and a Watertown, South Dakota, man, both received non life-threatening injuries, the Minnesota State Patrol said. The crash was reported at 6:33 p.m. at Highway 59 and 320th Street in Lyon County. A 2018 GMC Yukon driven by Monica Lynn Geihl, 68, of Hanley Falls, was northbound on Highway 59, and a 2026 GMC Terrain driven by Fahad Mohamedali Halemi, 43, of Watertown, was eastbound on 320th Street. The vehicles collided in the intersection, the State…

Three injured in Hwy. 19 crash

BELVIEW — Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday evening on Minnesota Highway 19, the Minnesota State Patrol said.…

Larry Magrath

Editor's Note: The Independent emailed three questions to the candidates for City Council in Ward 1. Here are Larry Magrath's…

Sharing his faith in new role

MARSHALL - A career setback turned into a giant step forward in 2026 for former Lynd School Principal Jason Swenson.…

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Local Sports

Career-high from Jones leads SMSU past Northern State in five sets

All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. MARSHALL, Minn. – The No. 12 ranked Southwest Minnesota State volleyball team (15-3, 9-2 NSIC) rallied to earn a 3-2 victory over Northern State (13-6, 8-3 NSIC) on Saturday afternoon at the PE Gym, winning by set scores of 21-25, 25-19, 17-25, 25-22 and 15-13. Leah Jones…

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

Make Minnesota great again

Do we elect politicians to represent us? Or do we elect politicians to create programs that take our property and give it to those to whom it does not belong? Nearly half to two thirds of the Minnesota budget provides benefits to citizens and non-citizens that are “dependent” on a government program. Unauthorized legislation

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Local Columns

Iconic Salted Nut Roll should have a future in Minnesota

Candy bars often have sweet, chewy and crunchy sensations; which can make it hard to choose one particular favorite. My personal choice made headlines during the past two weeks in the Twin Cities. The Pearson’s Candy Company announced that it was closing its doors, which will mean the loss of more than 100 jobs.…

Features

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Obituaries

Linda Berreth

REDWOOD FALLS — Services for Linda Marie (Hoseck) Berreth, 76, of Redwood Falls will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at Redwood Valley Funeral Home and continue one hour prior to services at the church Wednesday. Burial will be in the…