MARSHALL — On Thursday night the full moon went dim as an almost total lunar eclipse was reported over much of North America. At the fullest extent of the eclipse, a little more than 96% of…
Downtown concert planned for SMSU homecoming
MARSHALL — Part of Southwest Minnesota State University’s homecoming celebrations will be held downtown this year, university spokespeople confirmed Friday. A…
New school year brings change
MARSHALL — Class starts next week at Marshall Public Schools. As students and families get ready for the first day…
Smiles and screams
WOOD LAKE — Streets in Wood Lake were packed with people on Wednesday during the final day of the city’s annual…
Wood Lake Fair fun
A good-sized crowd of area residents gathered in Wood Lake for the Wood Lake Fair's grand parade on Wednesday evening.…
DNR holds session on community forest grants
MARSHALL — Area residents showed some interest this week in a state grant program to address emerald ash borer in…
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Local Sports
Mustangs top Valley City State to open season
MARSHALL — The Southwest Minnesota State University football team opened its 2026 season with…
SMSU Football opens season Thursday hosting Valley City State
New podcast with SMSU head football coach underway
TYLER — A season after making a run all the way to the Class A state…
RTR looks to return to state under new head coach
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
Choosing progress over perfection in city projects
“Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good” has been a phrase stated in government as a reminder that progress over perfection is important to the greater good of the community. In practice this mindset can help us as a city focus on our goals and ensure long-term success, whether it be for a…
Educators should take steps to ensure honesty in academics
Country School Kids – Larry Van Moer – Beginning school at District 64
On the Porch
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
Steven Panitzke
BELVIEW — Services for Steven Lee Panitzke, 65, of Belview will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church in Vesta. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with a prayer service at 8 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service Wednesday. Burial will be in the