TYLER — High school graduation is a milestone in life. Speakers from the Russell-Tyler-Ruthton class of 2026 urged their classmates to take time to reflect on it. “Today is not only a celebration of how far we’ve gone, but a reflection of what we’ve become through these years,” said ...

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 ...

MARSHALL — Discussions of the American Revolution often focus on the parts of the war where George Washington was. But that’s not all that was going on, southwest Minnesota educator and author Erin Makela said. Last week, Makela visited the Lyon County Museum to share some of the ...

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 ...