MARSHALL - Evon Marquardt has knowledge, memories and life experiences that span an entire century. Marquardt, a resident of Boulder Estates in Marshall, celebrated her 100th birthday on Wednesday. Tenant Services staff organized an afternoon…
Maurices announces refinancing
Women’s fashion retailer Maurices announced this week that it had completed a refinancing transaction. According to a Wednesday press release,…
Packed schedule of festivals this weekend
Summer might be coming to an end, but the fun isn’t over yet for area community celebrations. This weekend Minneota…
Pedestrians injured in Granite Falls accident
GRANITE FALLS — Three pedestrians, including two children, were injured in a motor vehicle accident in Granite Falls late last week,…
School district switches to new athletics app
MARSHALL — As Marshall Public Schools starts a new school year, the district is going through “a bit of a transition”…
Library cuts could go beyond Marshall
MARSHALL — If Lyon County makes cuts in funding for the Marshall-Lyon County Library, the impact could be felt not…
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Local Sports
SMSU football returns home to face undefeated NSU in the annual Ag Bowl on Saturday night
All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. THIS WEEK •The Southwest Minnesota State University football team (1-1, 0-1 NSIC) returns home on Saturday night to face undefeated Northern State University (2-0, 1-0 NSIC) for the annual Ag Bowl with kickoff slated for 5 p.m. at Mattke Field at The Schwan Regional Event Center. •SMSU,…
Tigers fall to New Ulm on the road
Tigers sweep team titles at TMB/WWG Invitational
MARSHALL — Entering Thursday’s home matchup against Belle Plaine, Marshall volleyball had dropped just one set…
Tigers roll to fourth straight sweep
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
Ignore bogus campaign issues
Republicans have few real issues to campaign on. They tend to run on bogus issues to energize their base. Consider some of them. Transgender people arguably suffer from more discrimination than any other group. More than 500,000 athletes compete in NCAA college sports; fewer than 10 are transgender. The eligibility of a few aspiring…
Without leaving southwest Minnesota, I (like any local resident) have had the opportunity to question candidates…
State candidates visit Marshall
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” A quote from former President, Ronald…
Freedom or socialism is our choice
You are going to have a chance to cast a ballot in November to start the…
Fischbach supporting corrupt government
Local Columns
Newborn infants inspire happy times, hope for the future
I often wonder about the rest of the 21st century, what the world will become as it continues to change. I experienced a good indication last weekend when I met a 1-month-old infant on Friday and another one on Saturday. I don’t get to meet newborns very often, so meeting two in two days…
Can’t control vanishment powers
Prep for your field dog this fall
Learning never ends
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
