The Johnson family farm in Hazel Run Township in Yellow Medicine County received its Century Farm honor in 1999. Shannon Johnson recalls receiving the Century Farm certificate with Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura’s signature. “The signature…
Lake Benton firefighter charged with arson
LAKE BENTON — A member of the Lake Benton Fire Department was charged with arson this week, in connection with…
Alcorn 'looking forward' to new council term
MARSHALL — John Alcorn will be serving a second term on Marshall’s City Council after running in this year’s only…
Bullets strike 2 Murray Co. residences during deer opener
MURRAY COUNTY — Stray bullets hit two residences in different parts of Murray County during Minnesota’s firearms deer hunting opener, Murray…
Making a case for more pickleball courts
MARSHALL — Pickleball has been growing in popularity in the community. It’s gotten to the point where there’s a need for…
Taking steps to support vets
MARSHALL — Like everybody else who signed up for Wednesday evening’s CHAD1000X challenge held outside MRSHL Fitness on Third Street,…
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Local Sports
Minneota sweeps Pine River-Backus to advance to state semifinals
ST. PAUL — The Minneota volleyball team opened its run in the Class A state tournament Thursday, sweeping Pine River-Backus in three sets to advance to the state semifinals. The top-seeded Vikings earned a 25-14, 25-10, 25-11 victory at Grand Casino Arena, improving to 29-4 on the season. Pine River-Backus finished the match with…
WABASSO — Wabasso High School senior Lizzy Morin has signed with Luther College in Decorah, Iowa,…
Wabasso’s Lizzy Morin signs with Luther College for basketball, track
All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. MARSHALL – The No. 15 ranked Southwest Minnesota State…
No. 3 seeded SMSU upset by UMD in NSIC Tournament Quarterfinal
THIS WEEKEND •The Southwest Minnesota State University men's basketball team opens the 2026-27 regular season with…
Mustangs open season with trip to St. Paul to face a pair of MIAA opponents
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
Listening, learning and partnering in southwest Minnesota
As the University of Minnesota’s 175th anniversary comes to a close, I was delighted to visit Marshall and spend time with local business, agricultural and community leaders discussing the future of southwest Minnesota’s workforce. Agriculture is central to southwest Minnesota’s economy and identity, and the University of Minnesota is proud to be a partner…
In the campaign for State Senate, I’ve been very impressed with Braxton Seifert. Votes are earned.…
Vote Seifert for state senator
In Tragedy & Hope (1966) author Carroll Quigley wrote, “The argument that the two parties should…
Insanity is doing the same thing . . .
We are writing to voters in Senate District 15 concerning the two candidates for office, Braxton…
A leader with professional experience
Local Columns
Jones grew up community-focused; expects higher education changes
Vietnam War – Greg Taylor – Growing up a Taylor
On the Porch
Headed into halftime
Features
Homemakers stay connected
Cheering on success
Deployed soldiers ‘not forgotten’
I believe in, and love this job’
Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries
70 years together
Goetzl, Peterson
Kommer, Zahrbock
Zoch, Warne
Obituaries
