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Marshall speech team competes at Shakopee Speech Tournament

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The Marshall Tiger speech team placed 4th out of 25 teams at the Shakopee Speech Tournament on Saturday. Eden Prairie, Wayzata, and Prior Lake finished ahead of Marshall. The Tigers were led by senior Isaiah Schroeder who advanced to championship finals and placed in the top three in all three of his events. Schroeder was named the tournament champion in drama, placed second in program oral interpretation, and third in duo with his partner Jack Pedersen. Also advancing to the championship finals were sophomore Anna Rose in extemporaneous reading, freshman Georgia Rabaey in ...

SMSU Briefs for March 11

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‘Gallery Talk’ by Dr. Pat Brace is March 23 Southwest Minnesota State University Art Professor Dr. Pat Brace will present a “Gallery Talk” from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, March 23, in the William Whipple Gallery (Bellows Academic 291) on campus. Her topic will be “Art and Handicraft in the Women’s Building” at the 1893 World Columbian Exhibition (World’s Fair), in Chicago. Her talk is part of an exhibit during Women’s History Month featuring art works by and about women from the SMSU collection titled, “Women in Art.” The exhibition runs through the end of March. ...

Campus Notes for March 11

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Cattoor named to SJU dean’s list Seth Cattoor, son of Jay and Heather Cattoor of Marshall, has earned the distinction of being named to the dean’s list for the 2019 fall semester at Saint John’s University. Cattoor is a sophomore global business leadership major at SJU. To be included on the dean’s list, students must have a semester grade-point average of at least 3.80 and have completed 12 credits for which honor points (A, B, C, etc.) are awarded. Students included on the dean’s list cannot have any “unsatisfactory” or “incomplete” grades for that ...

Faith Briefs for March 6

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Lenten lunch is served in Slayton Court Queen of Peace is serving lunch during Lent on Thursdays at Divine Mercy Hall, St. Ann’s Church, Slayton, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The menu includes sandwich, salads, and assorted desserts. Next week’s sandwich is baked ham. Takeouts are available by calling 507-227-6519 Catholic Daughters to meet Monday The Catholic Daughters of the Americas meeting is Monday in Carlin Hall following the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Together attendees will enjoy a light lunch and a business meeting will follow. Chicken wild rice soup and chili fundraiser is March 15 in ...

SMSU Briefs for March 4

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Four SMSU Campus Compact Award winners named Four individuals have been awarded Campus Compact President’s Awards at Southwest Minnesota State University. Founded in 1994, Minnesota Campus Compact’s mission is to support member institutions as they fulfill the public purpose that is at the heart of higher education. Thirty-eight Minnesota institutions are a part of Minnesota Campus Compact. The SMSU honorees are: • Margaret Palan and Lori Lerohl, President’s Community Partner Award. This award is for a community-based organization that has enhanced the quality of life in ...

Education Briefs for March 4

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RTR Middle School Showcase Night is March 17 Showcase Night is from 2-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, RTR Middle School. Concession-style food will be available in the gym lobby — pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, popcorn, candy, chips, ice cream, bars and cookies. Prices range from $.50 to $2.50. Gluten-free sandwiches will be available as well. Student showcase displays, theater productions are at 4 p.m and 6 p.m. Musical acts, FCCLA presentations, speeches. Scholarship offered to veteran daughter or granddaughter The American Legion Auxiliary is offering a scholarship in the ...