MARSHALL — Mark Kerkaert, a Marshall native, claimed a national title in the 35th annual Boilermakers National Apprenticeship Program (BNAP). He currently works for the Boilermakers Local 647, and also won regionals and the team award in the competition with Christopher Lund of Local 107. ...

WOOD LAKE — Because of dry and breezy conditions, nearly all of Minnesota has been under a red flag warning this week for fire danger. The National Weather Service said extremely dry conditions and wind gusts meant heightened fire risks. It has extended a hazardous weather outlook ...

MARSHALL — Thefts of political campaign signs have been reported in Marshall this month after a relatively quiet summer, said Marshall Public Safety Director Jim Marshall. Marshall Police received a total of 10 reports of political signs being stolen in October, Marshall said. Seven of ...

FAIRMONT — After the relatively pleasant winter last year, the season is projected to return to regularly cold temperatures and precipitation levels. National Weather Service Southern/Central Minnesota Meteorologist Bill Borghoff said current projections show this winter has a chance to be ...

MARSHALL — A Lyon County correctional officer recently made a life-saving difference for an inmate in crisis at the Lyon County Jail. While doing a cell check, Officer Wes Ahlschlager was able to intervene and stop the inmate from attempting suicide. “I did want to take the chance to ...

GREEN VALLEY — A multi million dollar bridge resurfacing project near Green Valley will lead to a Minnesota Highway 23 detour in 2025. A one-month detour is expected in order to upgrade that guardrails and approach panels on two bridges. One is located 4.3 miles north of Marshall along the ...