LAKE BENTON — Longtime actors but first time co-directors Jenna Kor and Tom Schmitt debut for the Opera House putting on the musical “Into the Woods” for the Lake Benton Opera House’s summer musical. The…
'You cared about our schools'
MARSHALL — The Marshall Public School District honored members of the Hey family for operating Southwest Coaches bus service for…
Events rev up at YMC fair; a taste of Danish heritage in Tyler
There will be plenty of bull riding, speedway races, motorcycle engines roaring and Danish delicacies this weekend. The Yellow Medicine…
New child care center in Minneota nearly ready
MINNEOTA — To meet the rising demand for more child care services, a Ghent child care center is close to…
Little House gathering
WALNUT GROVE — The Wilder Pageant hosted its second week of performances over the weekend. But this week brought along…
Judge search opens in Lyon Co. District Court
MARSHALL — A Minnesota commission has officially opened the application process to fill the vacancy left after the death of…
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Local Sports
Marshall Jr. Black fall to New Ulm rally
MARSHALL — A five-run cushion entering the final inning looked like it would be…
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
Incredible blessing to be an American
To the Editor: For 77 years I have felt blessed and grateful for being born in America. I have had a wonderful life. As America now embarks on it’s next 250 years, I would ask just two questions of my friends, family and fellow Americans. What country has done more good for the
To the editor: The 250th Birthday of America this Saturday, is prompting citizens to learn more…
Read the Declaration of Independence
To the editor: (President Donald Trump’s) birthday party a resounding success, concluding with participants loudly insulting…
Trump’s big spending
To the editor: AI, friend or foe? Probably both, but I tend to lean more toward…
Understanding the future of AI
Local Columns
May I suggest
There are some suggestions you should accept, and there are some you should respectfully leave alone. Knowing the difference usually makes for a smoother sailing through life's waters. Having had my share of suggestions offered to me over the years, permit me to offer some suggestion based on my experiences. May I suggest we…
Lifting largemouth from summer docks
Celebrating 145 years of farming
Country School Kids – Karen Drury Rafson – Moving to nearby Clifton Township
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
