Photos by Cindy Votruba The Pioneer Power Inc. 51st annual Good Old Days and Threshing Show was this weekend in Hanley Falls. The event included a tractor display and parade, a craft show and flea…
Building 'a stronger energy system'
GARVIN — Work is now underway for a pair of major energy projects in Lyon County. A new substation and…
Ready to ride at Lincoln Co. Fair
TYLER — The rodeo arena at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds was like one big puddle thanks to rain that came through…
Decades of memories at aquatic center
MARSHALL — The opening of a new pool — The Splash — comes after the closing down of an old…
Correction
In the crime and accident briefs of Friday’s edition of the Independent, the ages of the drivers involved in a…
Council OKs new lease for airport operator
MARSHALL — This week, the Marshall City Council approved a new long-term lease agreement with Midwest Aviation at the Marshall…
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Local Sports
SMSU opens camp after seventh-place NSIC South prediction
MARSHALL — Despite being picked to finish seventh in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference…
When I was growing up in Tyler, I started buying the District Tournament basketball programs that…
The Legacy of Irish Yard
Elk River blanks Marshall at Legion state tournament
Marshall outhits Brainerd, but drops first state game
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
Just a few divisive actions by Trump
I recently read a social media post by a Trump supporter bemoaning the fact that liberals characterized him as “divisive” while having no substantial information about anything to support their claim. There is not enough time and space to detail all of the obvious things the (Trump) has done that are divisive, starting
Re: July 31, 2026 Independent) This letter is directed to those who might be attending the…
Do we really need proposed transmission lines?
There is a primary election coming up Aug. 11 that will place on the ballot the…
Is the upcoming primary important?
To the editor: The teenage years bring incredible growth, but they can also bring challenges that…
Parent support group may be able to help
Local Columns
The pain of painting
Country School Kids – Karen Drury Rafson – Transitioning to the Marshall Public Schools
On the Porch
What recycling bins are for
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
Joyce Garland
SLAYTON — Services for Joyce Garland, 81, of Slayton will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Lake Sarah Baptist Church in rural Slayton. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday at the church, and one hour prior to the service at the church Saturday. Burial will be private. Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton is entrusted with arrangements. To…