GHENT — Fire Chief Bill Maertens and his crew of 23 volunteer firefighters at the Ghent Fire Department saved nearly $200,000 by opting to research, buy parts, weld and paint the department's new tanker truck.…
Habitat breaks ground for new home
MARSHALL — It was the first step toward a new home for a Lyon County family. On Monday, local officials…
Lyon Co. Fair starts Wednesday
MARSHALL — Fair time is back again in Lyon County. Organizers and exhibitors are getting ready to host a full schedule…
‘Big boost’ for Ivanhoe
IVANHOE — Standing in front of his downtown business and a blue 1970 Chevy tow truck belonging to the Lipinski…
Writing for children who 'don't really want to read'
MARSHALL - Several young adult authors came down to SMSU to the Unbound: Teen Lit Fair Monday to discuss the…
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…
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Local Sports
Drama, Rollovers, and Dominant Sweeps Highlight Action at the Big House
Sunday night at Redwood Speedway proved once again why they call it the “Big House,” serving up a full program of high-octane dirt track action loaded with hard-fought passes, wild scrambles, and late-race fireworks across six competitive divisions. Danube Auto Works Sport Mods A stacked 17-car field kicked off the night’s feature racing. Youth…
More than a coach: the journey of Marshall’s Marie Sample
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
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
Freedom or socialism is our choice
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” A quote from former President, Ronald Reagan. The choice is ours, freedom or socialism. One cannot exist simultaneously with the other. Some people seem to have a difficult time grasping that truth. This country and our freedom survived solely because of those who were…
You are going to have a chance to cast a ballot in November to start the…
Fischbach supporting corrupt government
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?
Local Columns
Following the twist and time in history from Bohemia
A thing that comes with age is increased interest in those who came before. I wish I had asked my parents so many more questions about their lives. Our daughter Abby spent time doing ancestry work on both Pam’s and my side. Others have worked on the Krzmarzicks. Everyone’s work can build on others’…
Contested primaries offer more choices for average voters
Country School Kids – Larry Van Moer – The Van Moer farm of Amiret Township
On the Porch
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
Barbara Pronk
MARSHALL — Services for Barbara Pronk, 85, of Marshall will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Bethel Lutheran Church in Porter. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Houseman Funeral Home-Birk Chapel in Canby, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will…