Why am I running for City of Tracy Minnesota Mayor? I am running for Mayor of Tracy because people came to me and asked me to run because I'm an honest and trustworthy person. I have…
Burke Gardner
Personal (please list occupation, education and family): • I teach English Language Arts at Tracy Area Public High School for…
Former state senator remembered for her 'hard work'
MARSHALL — She served in the Minnesota state Legislature for nine years. But even outside of the Capitol, Arlene Lesewski was…
'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,…
Celebration of life held for SMSU professor
MARSHALL - In his years as a member of the Southwest Minnesota State University community, Will Thomas’ impact went beyond…
Andrea Boettger
Personal (please list occupation, education and family): Current Occupations: New Ulm City Council President and Executive Director for New Ulm…
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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
Trump tries to appease farmers
As if it were a surprise, (President Trump) has unveiled an attempt to appease struggling farmers, many of whom he has already put out of business, by supplementing their meager incomes with a socialist program which will repay them in part for the exorbitant cost of producing their crop. All the while, not owning
The top issue of this election cycle is an economic issue and many citizens are looking…
Put common sense back into government
I am writing in support of Andrea Boettiger who is running for Minnesota state senate in…
Supporting Boettiger, Schmig
Among the things we consider when choosing who to vote for is experience of the candidates.…
Boettger offers more experience in District 15 race
Local Columns
A scary season
We’re afflicted with oodles of scariness and creepiness at this time of year. And I’m not just talking about Halloween; Election Day is also looming in the gloom. It’s bizarre that these bizarre things occur at roughly the same time. But I’m OK with that. Let’s get all the frightening stuff out of the…
Go where the grass grows
Watch out!
Political donations should be limited to a thousand per person
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…