TRACY — It was advertised as a pie eating contest, but at Box Car Days on Saturday, it was all about the Oreo Cookies. Youths and some adults signed up for the contest inside the…
Marshall mall property up for sale
MARSHALL — The Market Street Mall in Marshall is up for sale, the current property owner confirmed this week. However, that…
Coudron is Princess Kay finalist
A Milroy native was in the spotlight at this year’s Minnesota State Fair – as one of the dairy princesses…
New Farm to Fiber Festival planned in Ivanhoe
IVANHOE — Fiber arts can bring a lot of people together, from the farmers who raise animals like sheep, to the…
A Box Car Days celebration
TRACY — Area residents lined the streets in downtown Tracy to watch the 99th annual Box Car Days parade. The procession…
Marshall council to discuss possible library cuts
MARSHALL — Possible funding cuts by Lyon County could mean reductions in operations at the Marshall-Lyon County Library, according to…
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Local Sports
Mustang soccer begins NSIC play at home against UMD and BSU
All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. THIS WEEK The Southwest Minnesota State University women's soccer team (0-2-1, 0-0 NSIC) opens Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play this weekend, hosting a pair of matches at Mattke Field at the Schwan Regional Event Center. The Mustangs host Minnesota Duluth on Friday, Sept. 11, at 3 p.m.,…
All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. THIS WEEK The No. 12 ranked SMSU volleyball team,…
No. 12 Mustangs begin NSIC play on the road against CSP and WSU
BRANDON VALLEY — Marshall volleyball is no stranger to tough games on its schedule, and that…
Marshall volleyball sweeps Brandon Valley (SD) in thriller
All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – The Southwest Minnesota State University…
Van Beck leads SMSU women's golf following round one of Central Region Fall Preview
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
Can’t control vanishment powers
I was about 6 years old when I discovered that I have an extraordinary talent for making things disappear. I owned a Barlow jackknife that had both a long blade and a short blade. This meant that I was prepared for anything from fending off a ferocious tiger to cleaning my fingernails. That pocketknife…
Prep for your field dog this fall
Learning never ends
Getting history straight during trip to Europe
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
Helen Benson
Helen Jean (Behrens) Benson, 94, and long-time Marshall resident, died Friday, Aug. 29, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House, St. Augusta. She was born in O'Brien County, Iowa. Survivors include children, Dan of Lakeville, Dave of Wilmot, SD, Ann of Rockford, and Nancy of Sartell; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Interment took place at Camp Ripley.