GILFILLAN ESTATE — The top four candidates running for Minnesota governor gathered Wednesday at the Farmfest forum to answer questions related to agriculture. Candidates included Democratic candidate U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and the three candidates…
Candidates for US Senate debate issues affecting agriculture
GILFILLAN ESTATE — U.S. Senate candidates agreed with each other at times, but often disagreed at Farmfest Wednesday. Democrat Angie…
Educating the community
MARSHALL— First responders interacted with adults and youths with conversations and demonstrations during National Night Out on Tuesday. The event…
Two injured in crash near Amiret
AMIRET — Two people were injured when a utility vehicle and a minivan collided at an intersection east of Amiret, the…
Tracy seeks AG help with mobile home park license
MARSHALL — The city of Tracy and Southwest Health and Human Services are asking for the Minnesota Attorney General’s help…
Kids, parents enjoy variety of water features
MARSHALL - The Splash! aquatic center Assistant Manager Cora Maxwell said she was excited to finally watch swimmers fly down…
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SMSU opens camp after seventh-place NSIC South prediction
MARSHALL — Despite being picked to finish seventh in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference…
When I was growing up in Tyler, I started buying the District Tournament basketball programs that…
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Elk River blanks Marshall at Legion state tournament
Marshall outhits Brainerd, but drops first state game
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
Fischbach supporting corrupt government
You are going to have a chance to cast a ballot in November to start the process to get the United States out of this corrupt despicable administration. First, Michelle Fischbach needs to be voted out of office. She is responsible for doing nothing when not a single soybean was sold to China for…
I recently read a social media post by a Trump supporter bemoaning the fact that liberals…
Just a few divisive actions by Trump
Re: July 31, 2026 Independent) This letter is directed to those who might be attending the…
Do we really need proposed transmission lines?
There is a primary election coming up Aug. 11 that will place on the ballot the…
Is the upcoming primary important?
Local Columns
Help ensure a healthy start to school year
It always seems like back-to-school time returns too quickly after the fun and freedom of summer. Yet now’s the time to begin looking toward this busy season when it comes to your family’s health care. Clinic appointments can get filled up, so call early to schedule back-to-school preventive checkups. Most health insurance plans cover…
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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
Maxine Wilmes
RUSSELL—Maxine Wilmes, 98, formerly of Russell, died on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Avera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall, Minnesota. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Christ Ev. Lutheran Church in Marshall, Minnesota. Visitation will take place one hour prior from 10:00 AM to…