‘We’re all just neighbors’

September 16, 2026

MARSHALL — Mankato resident Ahmed Rasheed was in Marshall Monday visiting family and decided to take his first-grade sister to Justice Park to give his parents a break. Madelaine Elling wanted to honor a friend…

Welcoming Week block party fun

Boxelder Bug Days grand parade

Milroy Fun Fest grand parade

Demuth receives life-saving award

MARSHALL — A Lyon County Sheriff’s deputy was able to use his emergency medical training to save a life this summer.…

Lyon Co. set 11.9% preliminary levy increase

MARSHALL — After weeks of budget talks, Lyon County commissioners approved a double-digit preliminary levy increase for 2027. A proposal brought…

Local Sports

Minneota dominates in home sweep

MINNEOTA — The Ortonville Trojans had no answer for the No. 3 Minneota volleyball team on Tuesday. The Vikings put together a true team effort as they swept their way to a 25-7, 25-12, 25-3 Camden Conference victory. Leah Coequyt was at the forefront of the Vikings’ offensive front row success, tallying nine kills…

LESTER PRAIRIE — Kenley Guetter’s 12 kills helped the Wabasso volleyball team snap a four-game skid…

Wabasso back on winning track after road win

WESTBROOK — The Westbrook-Walnut Grove volleyball team picked up its fourth win in its last five…

WWG continues recent tear with home sweep

COTTONWOOD — A strong first set wasn’t enough for the Lakeview volleyball team to escape with…

Lakeview falls to MACCRAY in home match

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

Ignore bogus campaign issues

Republicans have few real issues to campaign on. They tend to run on bogus issues to energize their base. Consider some of them. Transgender people arguably suffer from more discrimination than any other group. More than 500,000 athletes compete in NCAA college sports; fewer than 10 are transgender. The eligibility of a few aspiring…

Without leaving southwest Minnesota, I (like any local resident) have had the opportunity to question candidates…

State candidates visit Marshall

“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

Should AI be regulated?

Local Columns

Ask a Trooper

Question: I saw in one of your recent articles talking about stopping for a school bus. In the article you stated, “Motorists are not required to stop for a bus if the bus is on the opposite side of a separated roadway (median, etc.) — but they should remain alert for children.” Can you…

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