MARSHALL — The Schwan’s Corporate Giving Foundation announced a historic gift to Southwest Minnesota State University during Friday’s State of the University Address. The foundation is committing $5.5 million to SMSU for the development of an…
Trackchair a finalist for 'Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota'
MARSHALL — The Trackchair all-terrain wheelchair has made it to the final four in this year’s “Coolest Thing Made in…
Granite Falls fire displaces building residents
GRANITE FALLS — Two residents of a house were displaced by a fire Wednesday night, the Granite Falls Fire Department said.…
SMSU homecoming, gun show, cemetery tour this weekend
MARSHALL — There’s a busy weekend ahead in Marshall. Southwest Minnesota State University’s annual homecoming celebration will feature events like…
Nine Marshall music students explore Europe
MARSHALL — For part of their summer vacation, a group of Marshall High School students got to perform at 11…
A promise for SMSU's future
MARSHALL — David Jones knew that the job of Southwest Minnesota State University president was a high-pressure one. But the…
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No. 2AAA Marshall 3, No. 5A Mayer Lutheran 1 MAYER — There wasn’t a ball that Kezlyn Pinckney and Madi Mernaugh couldn’t get to for the Marshall volleyball team as the Tigers took on Mayer Lutheran in a top-5 non-conference matchup on Thursday. The backrow duo shined as Marshall staved off the Crusaders for…
MARSHALL — SMSU football has a unique tradition before every home game, and it may not…
Horse-powered tradition brings excitement to SMSU football
MINNEOTA — The Minneota Vikings volleyball team continues to roll. Following Tuesday night’s sweep of Lac…
Minneota rolls to 10th straight win with sweep of LQPV
DAWSON — Canby and Dawson-Boyd battled throughout Tuesday night’s volleyball matchup, with the Lancers ultimately coming…
Canby battles past Dawson-Boyd in four sets
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
Keep ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in mind when voting
My 84 year old mother is upset because her Medicare Part D prescription drug insurance premium is going up nearly 80% next year. This year it’s $101/month. Next year it will be $179/month. In 2025, it was $50/month. The reason? Government subsidies have been scaled back and insurers are choosing to pass on these…
Saving democracy in Minnesota? The Metro Surge this past winter was designed to rid Minnesota of…
Opposition to Metro Surge leaves state with black eye
Our fearless leader (President Donald Trump) has supposedly pulled a rabbit out of his hat six…
Spending taxpayer money on ads
The plans of the Trump administration to remake American society were thwarted by Minnesota’s resistance to…
Minnesota saved American democracy
Local Columns
Planning for healthcare in your estate plan
The Vietnam War – Norman Teigen – Growing up in Mankato
On the Porch
Lighting up Minneota football on Friday nights
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
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