MARSHALL — It’s the middle of winter, but that hasn’t stopped work on the new Marshall Aquatic Center. Over the past week, a 40-foot tower and supports for water slides has taken shape at the construction site. “It timed well with the nice weather we’ve been having,” Marshall ...

ST. PAUL — Minnesota State Sen. Bill Weber, R-Luverne, announced in a Tuesday press release he will not be seeking re-election. “I had originally said in 2012, when I was elected, that I would serve eight to 10 years. This year will be my 14th,” Weber stated in the release. “While ...

MARSHALL — The Marshall Area Fine Arts Council has been searching for a new home downtown. After Tuesday’s Marshall City Council meeting, it looks like that home will be in City Hall. Council members voted to authorize the Marshall city attorney and city administrator to finalize a lease ...

IVANHOE — The Ivanhoe School District has begun exploring early conversations regarding a possible future consolidation due to enrollment challenges. There are currently no official decisions put in place. Ivanhoe currently houses Lincoln Elementary, pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, ...

MARSHALL — Everyone has their own unique set of superpowers and should be something you embrace. That’s exactly the message, partnered with the theme of bravery, that former Marshall resident Daniel Bot shared with numerous classes at Park Side Elementary and Holy Reedemer on Monday with ...

Incidents of vehicles or people falling through ice on area lakes have been reported over the past couple of weeks. On social media, law enforcement agencies including the Murray County Sheriff’s Office and the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office have encouraged people to exercise caution ...