Shelby Eischens

October 23, 2026

Personal (please list occupation, education and family): My husband and I moved to Lynd about 5 years ago, we have two children (5 year old and 3 year old), 6 chickens, and one dog. I…

Vickie Radloff

Personal (please list occupation, education and family): Vickie Radloff retired educator =47 years as a teacher. sub or para. Mn.…

Figueroa hired as Lyon Co. jail admin

MARSHALL — Lyon County commissioners approved the hiring of a new county jail administrator this week. Gabriel Figueroa was approved…

MN House candidates take part in forum

MARSHALL — House District 15A candidates for the Minnesota Legislature weighed in on key topics like agriculture and economic issues…

MN Senate candidates talk issues

MARSHALL — Area candidates for Minnesota state Senate weighed in on topics from taxes to education and child care, during…

Locking up student devices

MARSHALL — Marshall High School took a new approach to personal electronic devices like cell phones this year. “In a nutshell,…

YANKTON – The Southwest Minnesota State women’s and men’s cross country squads competed in its final meet prior to the conference championships on Thursday at the Mount Marty Lancer Invite held at Fox Run Golf Course. The SMSU women’s team placed fifth with 153 points, while the men’s team finished sixth closing with 146…

DAWSON — The Dawson-Boyd volleyball team snapped its four-match skid on Thursday night, sweeping Lac qui…

Dawson-Boyd snaps four-match skid with sweep of LQPV

CANBY — The Tracy-Milroy-Balaton volleyball team picked up a 3-0 Camden Conference sweep of Canby on…

TMB sweeps Canby to reach .500 on the season

REDWOOD FALLS — Kenley Guetter’s 23 kills weren’t enough to get the Wabasso volleyball team in…

Guetter’s 23 kills not enough as Wabasso falls in five

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

As a life long resident of southwest Minnesota, I am proud to be voting for Braxton Seifert for state senator. Braxton has been a very involved member of our communities, serving as a member of the Lyon County Corn & Soybean Growers, giving communion as a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, active in…

The Marshall Education Association, the proud union of nearly 200 Marshall Public Schools teachers and counselors,…

Endorsing Allen, Brink and Green

As we go to the polls on Nov 3, we should assess the candidates we vote…

Discerning candidates’ values

I am writing in support Zack Filipovich for state auditor. First off, Zack is the only…

Supporting Filipovich for state auditor

Are you voting early or on Election Day?

Local Columns

More than a phone policy: Preparing students for success

One of the greatest responsibilities we have as a school district is preparing students not only for graduation, but for life beyond our classrooms. That means helping students develop academic knowledge, strong character, healthy relationships, and the self-regulation skills they will need to succeed in college, careers, and their communities. This year, Marshall High…

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