MARSHALL — She served in the Minnesota state Legislature for nine years. But even outside of the Capitol, Arlene Lesewski was remembered as an active part of both Minnesota politics and her local community. “She taught…
'Always be in our hearts'
MARSHALL — It was an emotional thing to see the people gathered at Marshall’s Adult Community Center on Saturday morning,…
Andrea Boettger
Personal (please list occupation, education and family): Current Occupations: New Ulm City Council President and Executive Director for New Ulm…
David Gruhot
Personal (please list occupation, education and family): I am the Vice President of D & G Excavating, Inc. I attended…
Shelby Eischens
Personal (please list occupation, education and family): My husband and I moved to Lynd about 5 years ago, we have…
Vickie Radloff
Personal (please list occupation, education and family): Vickie Radloff retired educator =47 years as a teacher. sub or para. Mn.…
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Local Sports
Mustangs split weekend road trip, sweep Bemidji State
All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. he No. 10 Southwest Minnesota State volleyball team split a pair of Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference road matches over the weekend, falling to Minnesota Duluth on Friday before bouncing back with a sweep of Bemidji State on Saturday. The Mustangs (18-4, 12-3 NSIC) opened the weekend with…
All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. SIOUX FALLS – Augustana University forced five turnovers and…
Vikings take advantage of five Mustang turnovers to earn shutout win
MARSHALL — Coming off a dominant finish to the regular season, the Marshall football team is…
Marshall looks to build on strong finish heading into playoffs
YANKTON – The Southwest Minnesota State women’s and men’s cross country squads competed in its final…
SMSU cross country places fifth and sixth at Mount Marty Invite
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
Supporting Boettiger, Schmig
I am writing in support of Andrea Boettiger who is running for Minnesota state senate in district 15 and Nathan Schmig. First off with Andrea, she is a proven leader with experience as New Ulm City Council. She has dealt with budget issues, housing issues, and more. She is no doubt someone
Among the things we consider when choosing who to vote for is experience of the candidates.…
Boettger offers more experience in District 15 race
As a life long resident of southwest Minnesota, I am proud to be voting for Braxton…
Vote Seifert for state senator
The Marshall Education Association, the proud union of nearly 200 Marshall Public Schools teachers and counselors,…
Endorsing Allen, Brink and Green
Local Columns
Political donations should be limited to a thousand per person
When I think about the idea of free and fair elections, my thoughts sometimes turn to my first few days as a Marshall High School freshman. As part of organizing a student council, every homeroom elected a representative. This took place as students from Marshall Middle School, Holy Redeemer, Samuel Lutheran and Lynd were…
More than a phone policy: Preparing students for success
Vietnam War – Norman Teigen – Working with Chaplain Huebner in Vietnam
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
Clayton Crowley
SLAYTON — Visitation for Clayton Crowley, 69, of Slayton will be from 1-2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at the Hadley Community Center in Hadley, with a time of remembrance at 2 p.m. Inurnment will be at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Columbarium in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton is entrusted with arrangements. To view online…