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One injured in Hwy. 23 crash

MARSHALL — A Marshall woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday at the intersection of Minnesota Highway 23 and Lyon County Road 33, the Minnesota State Patrol said. Sara Marie Ormberg, 46, was taken to Avera Marshall Medical Center with non life-threatening injuries, the State Patrol said. The crash was reported at 7:59 a.m. A 2026 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Ormberg was northbound on Highway 23, and was making a turn onto County Road 33 at the time of the crash. A 2013 Dodge Journey driven by Cayden William Caron, 22, of Cottonwood, was southbound

An 'inspiring' journey

MARSHALL — They had just walked more than 100 miles in four days. But on Sunday afternoon, Chad Doyle and…

Pursuit of Excellence

MARSHALL — High school marching bands from three states came together to perform at the campus of Southwest Minnesota State University…

'We honor his life'

COTTONWOOD — It’s an annual tradition at Lakeview School. Members of the Lakeview cross country team carry the ball for…

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No. 11 SMSU continues NSIC action against Sioux Falls and Augustana

All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. THIS WEEK The No. 11 ranked SMSU volleyball team, after opening PE Gym play with a win against St. Cloud State and Minnesota State, faces a pair of NSIC South Division rivals this week. SMSU opens play with a match on Thursday against Sioux Falls at the…

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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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Spending taxpayer money by the numbers

Taxpayer cost of the June 2025 military parade: $25-45 million Taxpayer portion of the cost of the White House East Wing demolition and proposed ballroom: $307-352 million Taxpayer cost of renaming the Department of Defense: $52 million (Pentagon estimate) Taxpayer cost for the reflecting pool: $16 million Taxpayer cost for the proposed renaming and…

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Paul Gesme

ALEXANDRIA — Paul Gesme, 65, of Alexandria, MN, died on September 8, 2026. He was born to Donald and Elizabeth Gesme on December 28, 1960. He is survived by his three sisters Jean (Dennis) Zwach, Robin Schleif, and Peggy (Arlyn) Lindsay, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents…