MARSHALL — For the longest time, Southwest Minnesota State University Associate Professor of Science Dr. Kris Cleveland has shared her experiences involving mission trips to Guatemala with SMSU women’s Assistant Basketball Coach Hanna Geistfeld. Then one day, Geistfeld sent an email to ...
TYLER — Construction of a new public library building in the city of Tyler has made a lot of progress since this spring. The goal for the Tyler Library is to be in the new building by December, said library director Shelly Finzen. “They’re doing the finishing work on the inside,” ...
MARSHALL — The Prairie Jam concert in Marshall is back this year, but at a new venue. Event organizers said they have been working to bring the Prairie Jam fun and atmosphere to the Red Baron Arena and Expo. “One thing we really wanted to do at the arena is to have a concert there,” said Cassi Weiss, director of Visit Marshall. “We’re really excited,” said Adri DeBoer, senior sales director for the Red Baron Arena and Expo. Part of the excitement was the chance to hold a new concert at the Arena and Expo during its 10th anniversary year, she said. “We really want ...
TYLER — David Marlette had been retired for a couple of years when he became superintendent of the Russell-Tyler-Ruthton School District. He would go on to spend nine years working with the district. It’s been a good experience because of the people, Marlette said Thursday. “This has ...
MARSHALL — Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center announced updates to its governing board occurring with the start of a new fiscal year on July 1. Dr. Curt Louwagie, Amanda Sieling and Sr. Jodie Zimmerman completed their service on the Avera Marshall governing board at the end of June. “We are deeply grateful to each of our departing board members for their service and leadership and the time they committed to supporting and enhancing local health care,” said Debbie Streier, Regional President and CEO, Avera Marshall. “Each provided valuable perspectives and insights that ...
MARSHALL — Road work is planned on part of U.S. Highway 14 next year, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation is proposing a detour. This week, Lyon County Commissioners approved an agreement for a detour route that would include Lyon County Road 2 west of Russell. “They’ve asked Lincoln County and Lyon County to offer our county roads as a detour. It would be County Road 2 going west of Russell, that goes between Russell and Tyler,” Lyon County highway engineer Aaron VanMoer told commissioners Tuesday. “That is what I recommended they use, and that’s about six ...
