MARSHALL — Minneota coaches up in the coaches box up above Mattke Field noticed something that could work to the Vikings advantage against the Mayer Lutheran Crusaders. Head coach Chad Johnston's offensive coordinator took advantage of the tip and sent in the play to quarterback Tristen ...
LAKE BENTON — A member of the Lake Benton Fire Department was charged with arson this week, in connection with a fire at a Lake Benton bar building in July. The Buffalo Ridge Drug and Violent Crime Task Force said agents arrested Jameson John Vermaat, 39, on Thursday, and brought him to the Lincoln County Jail. Charges of felony criminal property damage and second degree arson were filed against Vermaat Thursday in Lincoln County District court. Vermaat appeared in custody in Lincoln County court on Thursday, court records said. A future hearing date was set for Nov. 19. On July 21, ...
The Johnson family farm in Hazel Run Township in Yellow Medicine County received its Century Farm honor in 1999. Shannon Johnson recalls receiving the Century Farm certificate with Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura’s signature. “The signature is all but gone now. We can’t read it ...
MARSHALL — In the 10 years since the Red Baron Arena and Expo opened in Marshall, participation in hockey programs has grown, supporters said. It’s leading to some crowding – and the need for a building expansion, they said. This week, Ty Brouwer and Marshall Amateur Hockey Association ...
MARSHALL — Guests were enjoying a meal at Southwest Minnesota State University’s student-run restaurant on Thursday evening. But while the atmosphere in the dining room may have been calm, things were bustling behind the scenes. SMSU students were busy doing everything from slicing steak ...
MARSHALL — John Alcorn will be serving a second term on Marshall’s City Council after running in this year’s only contested municipal election. “I want to thank the voters and I’m looking forward to four more years,” Alcorn said this week. Alcorn was elected in 2022 to represent ...
