GILFILLAN ESTATE — The top four candidates running for Minnesota governor gathered Wednesday at the Farmfest forum to answer questions related to agriculture. Candidates included Democratic candidate U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and the three candidates…
Candidates for US Senate debate issues affecting agriculture
GILFILLAN ESTATE — U.S. Senate candidates agreed with each other at times, but often disagreed at Farmfest Wednesday. Democrat Angie…
'We have momentum'
REDWOOD FALLS — People across Minnesota are sharing the same struggles, from the high cost of living to concerns about…
Telling her mother's story
MARSHALL — Originally, Naomi Yaeger wanted to write a book about her mother’s nursing career. “She told my brother and…
Ivanhoe to hold 55th annual Polska Kielbasa Days
Nancy Jerzak was born and raised in Ivanhoe and been attending Polska Kielbasa Days for as long as she can…
Educating the community
MARSHALL— First responders interacted with adults and youths with conversations and demonstrations during National Night Out on Tuesday. The event…
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Local Sports
SMSU opens camp after seventh-place NSIC South prediction
MARSHALL — Despite being picked to finish seventh in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference…
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
Marshall outhits Brainerd, but drops first state game
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…