RUSSELL — Four area fire departments worked to put out a large grass fire south of Russell on Tuesday night. Russell Assistant Fire Chief Brad Hodges said there were no injuries reported in the fire. However, he said firefighters did do some backburning to help protect a farm place ...

MARSHALL — Saturday marked a memorable day for hundreds of students who walked across the stage to complete a years-long journey and graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University in the 58th commencement. 370 students participated in Saturday’s ceremony, both undergraduate and ...

LYND — As the Lynd Public School District faces current financial challenges, community members addressed the board Monday night to voice their thoughts and concerns. Popular topics from the public included financial transparency and questions regarding recent staffing decisions. The room ...

IVANHOE — The service of veterans like Lois Widmark had a profound impact on the world, Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs Commissioner Brad Lindsay said. As a young woman, Widmark enlisted in the Navy WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) and served as a code-breaker ...

MARSHALL — Decorating for holidays is something that Marshall businesses have done for many years. And as the United States’ 250th anniversary gets closer, organizers of a downtown business event are hoping it will be a unique opportunity for shops to get creative. Earlier this month the ...

MARSHALL — It was easy to see how participation had grown at the Avera Race Against Cancer event in Marshall, organizers said. In 2025, when participants gathered to warm up before the race, they made a circle around the basketball court at Independence Park. One year later, the crowd ...