COTTONWOOD — After about four years without one, the city of Cottonwood was set to have a post office again. But now, construction of a new post office building could face delays over a lack…
Finstad requests recount
GOP Candidate Brad Finstad formally requested a recount following Tuesday night’s election where he came up short by 323 votes…
Exit poll shows political divides in Lyon Co.
MARSHALL — Political divides showed among Lyon County voters in this year’s elections, according to an exit poll conducted by…
Narrow victories for Democrats in MHS mock election
MARSHALL — A mock election held at Marshall High School this week showed close races for U.S. House and Senate, Minnesota…
Changes ahead for MN deer opener
MARSHALL — The firearms deer hunting season opens in Minnesota this weekend. However, this year there will be some important…
Celebrating 'First Gen' students
MARSHALL — Many students at Southwest Minnesota State University are part of the first generation in their families to attend…
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Local Sports
Minneota sweeps CMCS, advances to Section 3A championship
MARSHALL — The Minneota volleyball team is one win away from a section championship and a trip to the state tournament after sweeping Central Minnesota Christian 25-20, 25-19 and 25-22 in the Section 3A semifinals. The state tournament will be held next week at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. The Vikings improved to…
MARSHALL - When it comes to tournament or playoff time, you hear a lot of cliches'.…
No. 1 RTR’s season ends with straight-set loss to Adrian/Ellsworth
All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics comminications. MARSHALL – The Southwest Minnesota State University Department of…
Ticket packages available for 2026-27 SMSU winter sports season
All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. THE LOOK AHEAD The Southwest Minnesota State University women’s…
SMSU begins regular season action Monday against BLC
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
Vote Seifert for state senator
In the campaign for State Senate, I’ve been very impressed with Braxton Seifert. Votes are earned. Braxton Seifert has been working hard, accessible at dozens of parades, going door to door and many community events. That’s a huge contrast to his opponent. He’s pledged to have open town hall meetings, listening to everyone, regardless…
In Tragedy & Hope (1966) author Carroll Quigley wrote, “The argument that the two parties should…
Insanity is doing the same thing . . .
We are writing to voters in Senate District 15 concerning the two candidates for office, Braxton…
A leader with professional experience
“It’s all been said (and written) before, asserts “Phlatland” Phil O”Siffer, (a Wise Old Man). Consider,…
Trump Administration spreads ‘Much Madness’
Local Columns
Raising lung cancer awareness during November
One of the best things you can do for overall good health is to quit smoking or never start in the first place. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and the Great American Smokeout is on the third Thursday of November each year – Nov. 19 in 2026. The good news is that cigarette…
Vietnam War – Norman Teigen – News from home, special events, and homecoming
Braxton Seifert off and running in political career at age 21
The hangover month
Features
Cheering on success
Deployed soldiers ‘not forgotten’
I believe in, and love this job’
A life at the library
Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries
70 years together
Goetzl, Peterson
Kommer, Zahrbock
Zoch, Warne
Obituaries
Shirley Carlson
SLAYTON — Services for Shirley Carlson, 76, of Slayton will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Slayton. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the Totzke Funeral Home in Slayton, and one hour prior to the services at the church Monday. Burial is at Slayton Memorial Gardens. To view online obituary and send…