From Vietnam to the blues

August 12, 2026

Don “Scotty” Scott performed at the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in New Ulm this past Friday. The Minnesota native, who now lives in North Carolina, also played shows in the area, including a stop…

'Amazing' and 'cute'

MARSHALL — It turned out to be unfortunate timing for 12-year-old Becca Roberts to show off her senior rabbit this…

Minneota school bond passes

MINNEOTA — Primary election day turned out to be “a really positive day” for the Minneota School District, Superintendent Scott…

SMSU Athletics to host Pork Chop Feed this Sunday at the Lyon County Fair

MARSHALL, Minn. – The Southwest Minnesota State University Athletics Department in conjunction with the upcoming Lyon County Fair will be…

Car fire put out at Kwik Trip

MARSHALL — Emergency responders and gas station managers helped keep people away from a vehicle fire at the Kwik Trip on…

Regional economist finds 'nervousness' in SW MN

MARSHALL — A regional economist with the U.S. Federal Reserve found that there is a "sense of nervousness" among businesspeople…

Sunday night at Redwood Speedway proved once again why they call it the “Big House,” serving up a full program of high-octane dirt track action loaded with hard-fought passes, wild scrambles, and late-race fireworks across six competitive divisions. Danube Auto Works Sport Mods A stacked 17-car field kicked off the night’s feature racing. Youth…

More than a coach: the journey of Marshall’s Marie Sample

SMSU opens camp after seventh-place NSIC South prediction

When I was growing up in Tyler, I started buying the District Tournament basketball programs that…

The Legacy of Irish Yard

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

Freedom or socialism is our choice

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” A quote from former President, Ronald Reagan. The choice is ours, freedom or socialism. One cannot exist simultaneously with the other. Some people seem to have a difficult time grasping that truth. This country and our freedom survived solely because of those who were…

You are going to have a chance to cast a ballot in November to start the…

Fischbach supporting corrupt government

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?

Was it appropriate to leave press and staff aboard AF1 when Trump was removed due to Iran threat?

Local Columns

Ask a Trooper

Question: I saw your last article was about stopping. With school just around the corner, can you talk about stopping for the school bus? Answer: I certainly can and with last year’s law change it’s a good reminder. Previously, the law required drivers to stop for a bus’s red flashing lights and extended stop…

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