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Motorcyclist injured in Monday crash

COTTONWOOD — A Wood Lake man was injured Monday morning in a crash involving an SUV and a motorcycle, the Minnesota State Patrol said. Cody Dean Cleveland, 27, was taken to Avera Marshall Medical Center with non life-threatening injuries, the State Patrol said. The crash was reported at 5:52 a.m. at the intersection of Minnesota Highway 23 and Lyon County Road 10, the State Patrol said. A 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Cleveland was traveling southbound on Highway 23, and a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Nicole Mae Schwartz, 16, of Vesta, was northbound at

New school year brings change

MARSHALL — Class starts next week at Marshall Public Schools. As students and families get ready for the first day…

Smiles and screams

WOOD LAKE — Streets in Wood Lake were packed with people on Wednesday during the final day of the city’s annual…

Wood Lake Fair fun

A good-sized crowd of area residents gathered in Wood Lake for the Wood Lake Fair's grand parade on Wednesday evening.…

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Local Sports

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…

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…

Would you find Lindsay Clancy guilty of murder?

Local Columns

Choosing progress over perfection in city projects

“Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good” has been a phrase stated in government as a reminder that progress over perfection is important to the greater good of the community. In practice this mindset can help us as a city focus on our goals and ensure long-term success, whether it be for a…

Features

Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries

Obituaries

Steven Panitzke

BELVIEW — Services for Steven Lee Panitzke, 65, of Belview will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church in Vesta. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with a prayer service at 8 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service Wednesday. Burial will be in the