Cottonwood P.O. project comes to halt

November 6, 2026

COTTONWOOD — After about four years without one, the city of Cottonwood was set to have a post office again. But now, construction of a new post office building could face delays over a lack…

Finstad requests recount

GOP Candidate Brad Finstad formally requested a recount following Tuesday night’s election where he came up short by 323 votes…

Section 4A football champions

The Minneota Vikings players hold up the section 4A Football trophy after defeating the Dawson-Boyd Blackjacks 21-12 Friday afternoon at…

Lyon Co. hears options for closing construction landfill

MARSHALL — Lyon County’s landfill site for construction and demolition waste will need to close in the future – but…

Exit poll shows political divides in Lyon Co.

MARSHALL — Political divides showed among Lyon County voters in this year’s elections, according to an exit poll conducted by…

Narrow victories for Democrats in MHS mock election

MARSHALL — A mock election held at Marshall High School this week showed close races for U.S. House and Senate, Minnesota…

MARSHALL — The Minneota volleyball team is one win away from a section championship and a trip to the state tournament after sweeping Central Minnesota Christian 25-20, 25-19 and 25-22 in the Section 3A semifinals. The state tournament will be held next week at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. The Vikings improved to…

MARSHALL - When it comes to tournament or playoff time, you hear a lot of cliches'.…

No. 1 RTR’s season ends with straight-set loss to Adrian/Ellsworth

Section 4A football champions

Big plays lift Vikings to sectional title

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

Vote Seifert for state senator

In the campaign for State Senate, I’ve been very impressed with Braxton Seifert. Votes are earned. Braxton Seifert has been working hard, accessible at dozens of parades, going door to door and many community events. That’s a huge contrast to his opponent. He’s pledged to have open town hall meetings, listening to everyone, regardless…

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

“It’s all been said (and written) before, asserts “Phlatland” Phil O”Siffer, (a Wise Old Man). Consider,…

Trump Administration spreads ‘Much Madness’

How should the winning Democratic candidates interpret their victories in Tuesday’s elections?

Local Columns

Modern day veterans deserve sincere thanks and appreciation

We have a special holiday coming up next week, one that might be easy to overlook between the election aftermath and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. I’m talking about Veterans Day. It’s a tradition that goes back to the World War I armistice. For more than a century, we’ve set aside a special day to…

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