No matter what direction you walked between the YMCA parking lot, fire hall and the parking lot near the Aquatic Center, there was plenty of fun experiences Friday and Saturday during the Sounds of Summer.…
A Grand Parade entertains children and adults
Saturday's Sounds of Summer parade offered something for everyone — from classic cars to marching band music. Volleyball and football…
'Good energy'
MARSHALL — It was the moment everybody in front of the Sounds of Summer main stage was waiting for. The…
'Helpful smiles' honored by Hy-Vee
MARSHALL — They’re already familiar faces for customers at the Marshall Hy-Vee. Now, three long-time employees are being honored with their…
DNR collecting feedback on Lake Shaokatan plan
IVANHOE — For the past 10 years, managing water plants on Lake Shaokatan has meant balancing the needs of wildlife…
Rebuilding a piece of history
MARSHALL — Steve Warnke said working for the city of Marshall’s parks department was his first real job as a…
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Local Sports
Falcons look to build on 10-1 season, quarterfinal appearance
LAMBERTON — After putting together a 10-1 season and advancing to the Class 9-player quarterfinals at Southwest Minnesota State University, the Red Rock Central football team enters the 2026 season with plenty of confidence. Head coach Isaac Jenniges and the Falcons return a talented group and will look to use last year's success as…
LAKEVIEW — The Lakeview football team will enter the 2026 season with plenty of familiar faces…
Lakers look to build on strong returning core
MARSHALL — Success has become a familiar part of Marshall High School athletics, and the football…
Tigers look to take next step after back-to-back state semifinal trips
WABASSO — Two years ago, the Wabasso football team finished 2-7. One year later, the Rabbits…
Rabbits look to build on breakout season
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…
A couple weeks ago, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig met with southwest Minnesota farmers in Marshall for…
Securing Agriculture Workforce Act a step in the right direction
Republicans don’t want to say this publicly, but privately they do: President Trump’s personal political obsessions…
Trump has lost the plot on governance
It’s that time of the year again — planting season. The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds…
Be careful during planting season
Letters to the Editor
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…
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” A quote from former President, Ronald…
Freedom or socialism is our choice
You are going to have a chance to cast a ballot in November to start the…
Fischbach supporting corrupt government
I recently read a social media post by a Trump supporter bemoaning the fact that liberals…
Just a few divisive actions by Trump
Local Columns
Enjoying Toast
A certain futures market
The old ballgame
Empty buildings now just ghosts
Features
Deployed soldiers ‘not forgotten’
I believe in, and love this job’
A life at the library
Watching out for bluebirds
Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries
70 years together
Goetzl, Peterson
Kommer, Zahrbock
Zoch, Warne
Obituaries
James Lanoue
HARDWICK — James Dean Lanoue, 57, of Hardwick, died Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at the Sanford Medical Center, in Sioux Falls, S.D. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Dingmann funeral home in Luverne followed by a funeral service at 7 p.m. A celebration of life will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.…