MARSHALL — Today, he’s a professional speaker. But Patrick Nelson said even for him, it’s not easy to express the ways that he is thankful for U.S. military service members who gave their lives for their country. “It’s always difficult for me to try to conjure up the right words to ...

COTTONWOOD — Dozens of residents sat at the Cottonwood community center at 9:30 a.m., some were dressed in formal clothing, others in military uniforms. One wore a shirt with the back reading “Remembering all who gave some and some who gave all.” All were there for the Memorial Day ...

TRACY — Tracy Area High School celebrated the Class of 2026 in the 133rd commencement on Sunday afternoon, where 34 students walked the stage and earned their diplomas. The commencement ceremony featured a handful of student speakers reflecting on the seniors' high school journey, while ...

MARSHALL — An Alana Almich fifth-inning RBI double and a strong cohesive defensive effort including two double plays helped send the top-seeded Yellow Medicine East softball team to the Section 3A semifinal after taking down No. 2 BOLD 1-0 in the quarterfinals Saturday afternoon. “It ...

MARSHALL — Friday marked the completion of a journey filled with determination, resiliency and perseverance, as 21 students proudly received their diplomas at the Marshall Area Learning Center (ALC) graduation. “This is more than a graduation. This is proof that no matter how hard life ...

MARSHALL — Plans for a J-turn on Minnesota Highway 23 near Marshall High School are taking shape, Minnesota Department of Transportation representatives said this week. At an informational open house Thursday, MnDOT spokespeople said construction of the J-turn is scheduled to begin in ...