‘Just eat the Oreos’

September 8, 2026

TRACY — It was advertised as a pie eating contest, but at Box Car Days on Saturday, it was all about the Oreo Cookies. Youths and some adults signed up for the contest inside the…

A Box Car Days celebration

TRACY — Area residents lined the streets in downtown Tracy to watch the 99th annual Box Car Days parade. The procession…

Marshall council to discuss possible library cuts

MARSHALL — Possible funding cuts by Lyon County could mean reductions in operations at the Marshall-Lyon County Library, according to…

Tyler man charged with child pornography possession

LINCOLN COUNTY — A Tyler man was charged this week with possessing and distributing child pornography, Lincoln County District Court…

Habitat home takes shape

MARSHALL — Construction of a new Habitat for Humanity home in Marshall has made rapid progress over the past couple of…

Murray County to examine jail needs

SLAYTON — With the cost of housing inmates at the Lyon County Jail set to increase in the next couple of…

All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. THIS WEEK The No. 12 ranked SMSU volleyball team, after starting the season 6-1 in non-conference matches, begins NSIC action this weekend on the road. SMSU opens play with a match on Friday against T-No 5 ranked Concordia-St. Paul at 6 p.m. The Mustangs then face Winona…

All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. SAINT JOSEPH, Mo. – The No. 10 ranked Southwest…

No. 10 Mustangs conclude weekend with sweep of OCU

All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. BEMIDJI, Minn. – Bemidji State used a pair of…

Mustangs open NSIC play with shutout setback to Beavers

MARSHALL — Despite a slow start to their season opener, Marshall football quickly showed why it…

Tigers secure statement win to open season

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

State candidates visit Marshall

Without leaving southwest Minnesota, I (like any local resident) have had the opportunity to question candidates such as Amy Klobuchar, Peggy Flanagan, or Steve Simon face to face. Last Saturday, Attorney General Keith Ellison, State Auditor candidate Zack Filipovich, Congressional candidate Erik Osberg, and local legislative candidates Nathan Schmig and Andrea Boettger all joined…

“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

I recently read a social media post by a Trump supporter bemoaning the fact that liberals…

Just a few divisive actions by Trump

Who do believe will win the U.S. Congressional race between Michelle Fischbach and Erik Osberg?

Local Columns

Can’t control vanishment powers

I was about 6 years old when I discovered that I have an extraordinary talent for making things disappear. I owned a Barlow jackknife that had both a long blade and a short blade. This meant that I was prepared for anything from fending off a ferocious tiger to cleaning my fingernails. That pocketknife…

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