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DFL candidates speak out

HANLEY FALLS — With less than a month before Election Day, Democrats were urging Minnesotans to stay active in campaign efforts, and to focus on bringing people together. “We could spend the next 23 days…

Two injured in Hwy. 59 crash

MARSHALL — Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday evening on U.S. Highway 59. A Hanley Falls woman and…

Three injured in Hwy. 19 crash

BELVIEW — Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday evening on Minnesota Highway 19, the Minnesota State Patrol said.…

Larry Magrath

Editor's Note: The Independent emailed three questions to the candidates for City Council in Ward 1. Here are Larry Magrath's…

Putting the pieces together

MARSHALL — Cindy Bader said she’s always been crafty. But she never thought of making a quilt until she was inspired…

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Local Sports

Career-high from Jones leads SMSU past Northern State in five sets

All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. MARSHALL, Minn. – The No. 12 ranked Southwest Minnesota State volleyball team (15-3, 9-2 NSIC) rallied to earn a 3-2 victory over Northern State (13-6, 8-3 NSIC) on Saturday afternoon at the PE Gym, winning by set scores of 21-25, 25-19, 17-25, 25-22 and 15-13. Leah Jones…

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…

Letters to the Editor

Supporting well qualified woman on the ballot

I tuned in to the New Ulm League of Women Voters District 15 Candidate Forum recently. There was quite a contrast between the two Senate candidates in Andrea Boettger and Braxton Seifert. Boettger has accomplished much in her 47 years while Seifert is just getting started as a 21-year-old. Boettger was well spoken and…

Do you support the Pentagon plans to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan?