ST. PAUL — Rep. Chris Swedzinski,R-Ghent, announced Saturday that he will not be seeking reelection to the Minnesota House of Representatives at the conclusion of his current term. Swedzinski, who has represented southwest Minnesota since 2011 in District 15A, cited a desire to spend more ...

MARSHALL — Haley Ammann-Ekstrom made a venture out from the Fairmont area to visit Park Side Elementary first graders on Thursday to share her new illustration book, along with bringing along a special guest — her baby calf. Students were able to spend an enjoyable afternoon outside in ...

MARSHALL — Organizations that provide crime victim services in Minnesota are bracing for a potential 20% cut in available state funding. “It is concerning. These are essential services,” said Carrie Buddy, executive director of New Horizons Crisis Center. Becci ten Bensel, executive ...

MANKATO – Dumont farmer Tom Frisch continues to embrace a greater role as a national farmer leader. In early February 2026, Frisch was reappointed by the USDA to serve a three-year term on the United Soybean Board (USB). “I’m honored to represent Minnesota on USB. We have a lot of ...

ST. PAUL — In 2025, the Minnesota House had a rare 67-67 tie between Republicans and Democrats that resulted a delayed start to the legislative session. State Rep. Paul Torkelson, R-Hanska, has offered a novel method of preventing further ties. He recently proposed a bill to increase the ...

MARSHALL — The table was set with colorful dishes at Boulder Creek Assisted Living. But the 11 guests who took their seats Thursday morning weren’t just there to have lunch. Before the start of the meal, Boulder Creek assisted living director Jan Mason went over a recipe and tips for making ...