Breaking News

Hearing held for former YME coach

GRANITE FALLS – A hearing in a case against a former YME High School coach and paraprofessional charged with criminal sexual conduct was held Monday in Yellow Medicine County District Court, online court records said. According to court documents filed Oct. 12, the case would be assigned to a new judge and a settlement conference was scheduled for Nov. 2. Javon Duncan Hering, 31, of Sacred Heart, is charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct, second degree criminal sexual conduct, and two counts of third degree criminal sexual conduct in Yellow Medicine County. A criminal…

Looking for fall colors?

MARSHALL — Fall colors are peaking a little earlier in Minnesota this year. However, a lot of leaves are already…

DFL candidates speak out

HANLEY FALLS — With less than a month before Election Day, Democrats were urging Minnesotans to stay active in campaign…

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.…

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Local Sports

No. 11 SMSU continues home action against UMC and MSUM

All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. THIS WEEK The No. 11 ranked SMSU volleyball team, after defeating Jamestown and Northern State, continues action inside the PE Gym this weekend. The Mustangs host Minnesota Crookston on Friday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m., before facing Minnesota State Moorhead the following Saturday at 2 p.m. All…

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…

Should the U.S. buy Russian diesel?