MARSHALL - Several young adult authors came down to SMSU to the Unbound: Teen Lit Fair Monday to discuss the experiences and stories that led them to writing. The event was headed by Bethany Kauffman,…
Two injured in Murray Co. crash
SLAYTON — Two people were injured in a one-vehicle crash Thursday in Murray County, the Minnesota State Patrol said. The crash…
Primary election is on Tuesday — here's what you need to know
MARSHALL —- Minnesota voters will go to the polls Tuesday for the primary election. Voters will choose candidates for governor,…
Recognizing farming milestones
TYLER — There are generations of history connected with family farms in southwest Minnesota. Last weekend, the Minnesota Farm Bureau honored…
Bruce/College Dr. intersection reopens to traffic
MARSHALL — A major intersection in Marshall has reopened after street reconstruction – but the work at Bruce Street and…
Klobuchar, Demuth, Lindell, Qualls talk about uniting MN
GILFILLAN ESTATE — The top four candidates running for Minnesota governor gathered Wednesday at the Farmfest forum to answer questions…
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Local Sports
More than a coach: the journey of Marshall’s Marie Sample
MARSHALL — Long before she guided Marshall High School to a state championship or…
SMSU opens camp after seventh-place NSIC South prediction
When I was growing up in Tyler, I started buying the District Tournament basketball programs that…
The Legacy of Irish Yard
Elk River blanks Marshall at Legion state tournament
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
Country School Kids – Larry Van Moer – The Van Moer farm of Amiret Township
On the Porch
Help ensure a healthy start to school year
Even in the...
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
Jeffrey Heronimus
TRACY — Jeffrey Allen Heronimus, 67, of Tracy, died peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at Prairie View Senior Living. A private burial will be held at a later date in the Bethel Cemetery in rural Garvin. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service – Tracy Area Funeral Home is assisting the family…