MARSHALL — Spokespeople for a group of electric utilities said a new power line project in southern Minnesota would help supply energy needs in the Midwest. “One (need) is increased electric growth,” said Randy Fordice, of Xcel Energy, during an open-house meeting in Marshall on Monday. ...

HANSKA — The community of Hanska is left stunned and grieving in the wake of a double-murder committed in town early Sunday morning. Brown County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) identified Justin Paul Reinarts, 50, and Tabitha Leigh Trescott, 32, as the two victims killed in a home located at ...

Bruce Plaetz is following in his father Louis’ footsteps as a dairy farmer. There’s one big difference, however — Bruce is an organic dairy farmer. “We went organic 15 years ago,” said Plaetz, sitting around the family’s kitchen table one morning with his wife, Sherry, and ...

MARSHALL — Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water is trying to develop a new water source that could help residents in northern Lyon County. The water provider is also turning to area counties for help with the financing of new wells, water pipelines and a water treatment plant, said LPRW General ...

COTTONWOOD — The Lakeview Public School District’s special election for a $250,000 annual 10-year capital project technology levy referendum has passed with unofficial results of a 59% passing rate on Tuesday, with 267 voters approving the levy, and 187 votes opposing the project. The ...

MARSHALL — The Marshall Public School’s $2 million, 10-year operating referendum has been rejected amongst voters at Tuesday’s special election, with unofficial results showing a failed margin of 54%. Preliminary results show 1,415 votes (46%) in favor of the levy, to 1,647 opposed. ...