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Sharing stories at Park Side

MARSHALL — When Justin Kunkel started writing his first book, he was hoping to tell the kind of sports story he could share with his son Ryett. On Friday, Kunkel got the chance to read that story to first graders at Park Side Elementary – including to Ryett’s class. “It’s really ...

Council OKs permits for Legion Field drainage work

MARSHALL — The next phase of drainage improvements in the neighborhood around Legion Field Road will be moving forward. This week, the Marshall City Council approved agreements with BNSF Railway for work including installing a stormwater pipeline crossing underneath the railroad. In some ...

SMSU’s 58th commencement set for May 9

MARSHALL — This year’s Southwest Minnesota State University commencement address will be a little different — it will be given by a member of the graduating class. SMSU will have its 58th commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 9, in the R/A Facility on campus. This year’s commencement ...

Art with a plan on the go

For the past four years, professional artist SammyJo Miller has been following her dream. Actually it’s probably two dreams. Both dreams led Miller and her husband, Eric, to move their family from the St. Cloud area to southwest Minnesota. “It’s been a long-time dream to publish a ...

Hwy. 19 project moves ahead after rain

MARSHALL — Rain earlier this week has made for muddy work in the Minnesota Highway 19 construction zone in Marshall. But while the weather did slow utility work down along part of East College Drive, representatives of R and G Construction said it didn’t cause any major delays. “As you ...

MPS to replace middle school parking lot

MARSHALL — As a result of deterioration and improving the safety of students and staff, the Marshall Public School (MPS) District will be redesigning and doing a full replacement of the Marshall Middle School parking lot over the summer. The reconstruction of the parking lot will be used ...