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Downtown concert planned for SMSU homecoming

MARSHALL — Part of Southwest Minnesota State University’s homecoming celebrations will be held downtown this year, university spokespeople confirmed Friday. A free outdoor concert will be held in downtown Marshall after the homecoming football game Oct. 3. “Everyone is excited to see how it goes,” said Nathan Polfliet, associate vice president of advancement at SMSU. Having the concert downtown will be a good way to bring Marshall and SMSU community members together, he said. Twin Cities-based band Junk FM will be performing on Third Street in downtown Marshall at 7 p.m. on Oct. 3. The annual…

Smiles and screams

WOOD LAKE — Streets in Wood Lake were packed with people on Wednesday during the final day of the city’s annual…

Wood Lake Fair fun

A good-sized crowd of area residents gathered in Wood Lake for the Wood Lake Fair's grand parade on Wednesday evening.…

Bringing back harvest memories

MARSHALL — There was a surprise in store for Darrel Muhl during a fall celebration at the Avera Morningside Heights…

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'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…

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State candidates visit Marshall

Without leaving southwest Minnesota, I (like any local resident) have had the opportunity to question candidates such as Amy Klobuchar, Peggy Flanagan, or Steve Simon face to face. Last Saturday, Attorney General Keith Ellison, State Auditor candidate Zack Filipovich, Congressional candidate Erik Osberg, and local legislative candidates Nathan Schmig and Andrea Boettger all joined…

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Kenneth Bassett

LUVERNE — Services for Kenneth Bassett, 78, of Luverne will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at IHM Church in Currie. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at the church in Currie, and one hour prior to the services at the church Saturday. Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton is entrusted with arrangements. To view…