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MPS Board presents final Tiger Spotlight of year

MARSHALL — As another school year begins to wrap up, the Marshall Public School District School Board presented its final Tiger Spotlight for 2025-26 at Monday night’s meeting, where they recognize a student of the month from each school site from staff and faculty nominations. Maite ...

Variety of Memorial Day programs scheduled

MARSHALL — On Monday, residents of area communities will be pausing to remember the sacrifices of U.S. military service members with a variety of Memorial Day programs. In the Marshall area, Memorial Day observances will include visits to local cemeteries, as well as a program at Liberty ...

‘Never too late to put forth better effort’

MARSHALL — With graduation on the near horizon, the Class of 2026 is drawing the curtain on its final moments together of shared high school life. But, more memories were made as Marshall High School seniors, along with juniors, sophomores and freshman, were recognized for student ...

Getting into the spirit of things

MARSHALL — Mike Pfeil of Lewisville held the small tasting glass of whiskey from the Panther Distillery table inside the Red Baron Arena. He gently swished the gold-colored liquid a couple times and then took a sip. He paused while staring down at the whiskey for a few seconds before ...

Dancers showcase spring recital

On Sunday, the Marshall Academy of Dance Presented its 2026 Spring Recital Showcase. The showcase included a variety of dancers from duets, small groups and large groups across age groups from 4 to 18. In the photo at right, the Jr team competition small group with Adilyn Peterson, Arianna ...

SMSU to get $1.2M from bonding bill

MARSHALL — The 2026 bonding bill that the Minnesota state legislature passed this week will help with facilities updates at Southwest Minnesota State University, as well as infrastructure improvements in several area communities. SMSU will receive $1.2 million in state bonding dollars, ...