MARSHALL —Southwest Minnesota State University has named Dr. Sonya Vierstraete, chair of the School of Education, as the 2026 recipient of the Cathy Cowan Award for University and Community Service. According to a SMSU release, the award honors employees whose impact extends beyond formal ...

MARSHALL — Type 2 diabetes is a disease that impacts millions of Americans. Dr. Dequina Nicholas said she’s seen the affect of diabetes has had on her own family members, too. It’s something that has helped inspire her research trying to find a cure. “This is the reason I got into ...

The Marshall High School Student Council hosted its Spring Talent Show Wednesday evening, showcasing a variety of talent and excitement among students. There were six different acts that performed. Musical performance duo Karsten Springborg and Brennen Thooft took first place for their act of ...

MARSHALL — On Earth Day, Southwest Minnesota State University biology professor Dr. Alyssa Anderson joined about 30 other people picking up garbage along and in the diversion channel that crosses U.S. Highway 59 in Marshall. “What better day to come out and make a dent,” she said while ...

MARSHALL — Construction work to replace water and sewer mains is making progress on East College Drive between Main and Marshall Streets, representatives of R and G Construction said this week. “This past week, we really made hay. We got most of the water main in, and most of the sanitary ...

MARSHALL — After seven years of operating a successful car repair shop on Highway 59 North in Marshall, Bob Larsen had to figure out a different way of making money. He was battling back issues and “the doctor said I needed to find a new job,” Larsen said. “When you are old, it’s ...