‘We knew it from the start’
Vikings claim record 11th title in Class A Prep Bowl
MINNEAPOLIS — After falling behind early in Friday’s Prep Bowl at US Bank Stadium, the Minneota football team proved why it’s once again ...
Lyon Co. board should have addressed nuclear waste storage issue
Last week, Lyon County Commissioners voted to join a number of other Minnesota counties in signing a resolution urging state legislators to lift the moratorium on ...
Seeing veterans light up with appreciation worth every stitch
“You’ll see the sparkle in their eyes.” Area Quilts of Valor representative Nancy McClain was quoted after a ceremony held for veterans ...
Feeling the consequences of election
To the editor: Trump is refusing to use emergency funds for food stamps even though the courts are ordering him to fund them. Instead of helping people that are ...
Tribute to Bill Holm most deserved
To the editor: Imagine my surprise to open my on-line edition of the Independent today to see my old friend and colleague Bill Holm featured ...
James “Jim” P. Daun
MORTON—James "Jim" P. Daun, 85 of Morton, died on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Parkview Senior Living in Belview, MN. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. ...
