MARSHALL — It takes many hands to help transform Independence Park into a winter wonderland each year. And even once the strings of holiday lights and decorations around the park are in place, volunteers are still a crucial part of what makes Light Up the Night work, area residents ...

COTTONWOOD — Students from Lakeview Schools will be performing with other young musicians from around the region at a couple of upcoming events this winter. Last week, the Lakeview band department announced that a total of 11 students in grades 7-12 were selected to be part of the Southwest ...

GRANITE FALLS — A project to preserve senior housing in Granite Falls is one of 51 housing developments around Minnesota that will be receiving financing, Minnesota Housing said last week. Last week, the Minnesota Housing board of directors announced a total of more than $166.4 million in ...

Photo by Deb Gau Music students at Marshall High School were getting into the spirit of the season Monday night during the music department’s Holiday Extravaganza concert. Band and choir students performed Christmas-themed music, and invited audience members to join in a sing-along finale. ...

MARSHALL — Uncertainty about the future was a factor in Lyon County budget discussions Tuesday. While commissioners said they weren’t happy about a proposed 9.9% levy increase for 2026, they thought it might still help the county deal with potential budget challenges in 2027 and beyond. ...

LYND — Reindeer might be part of Christmas stories and music, but many Minnesotans haven’t had a chance to see a reindeer up close. That was part of the draw for visitors to a rural Lynd farm over the weekend. Kids and families stood by the fence around Red Stable Reindeer’s pen to ...