MARSHALL — Earlier this month, Lyon County commissioners heard three different proposals to help with housing needs in the county. On Tuesday, commissioners decided to distribute state affordable housing aid dollars to all three. Commissioners approved a proposal that would distribute ...

MARSHALL — Paying for digital resources like audiobooks has become a bigger challenge for public libraries in southwest Minnesota, said Plum Creek Library System director Elizabeth Hoffman. This week, Hoffman said the library system was asking Lyon and other area counties for help funding the ...

MARSHALL — In a lot of ways, Pride celebrations are about building community, Marshall Pride organizers said. “This is about joy. It’s about experience, it’s about existence, and being in community with one another,” said Marshall Pride committee member Julie Walker, as she welcomed ...

MARSHALL — Dementia is a condition that has a big impact on southwest Minnesota individuals and families. This week, area organizations are offering a chance to support southwest Minnesota residents living with dementia. “Dementia awareness is our main goal,” said Jane Nelson Como, of ...

LUCAN — The sign said “SuperPretzel Soft Pretzels” on a warmer displayed next to the beer stand at Lucan Pretzel Days on Saturday. Selling pretzels shouldn’t be that unusual at an event called Pretzel Days. However, according to Lucan resident Lorna Plaetz, pretzels have been a no ...

MARSHALL — Drivers in Marshall should be aware of another new change to traffic starting today. Representatives of R and G Construction said the intersection of West Redwood street and East College Drive downtown will be closed starting Tuesday for paving work. At the same time, the ...