MARSHALL — The artworks Oak Kelsey has on display at the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council gallery use a variety of different techniques, from collage and chalk drawing to painting with stencils. But there are some threads that tie them all together, Kelsey said Thursday. “It’s ...

MARSHALL — The city of Marshall was approved for a state grant meant to help make it easier for people with disabilities to vote. The grant of more than $9,000 could help make sidewalk repairs and install accessible doors at the Red Baron Arena and Expo, according to information provided to ...

MARSHALL — Lyon County residents will have a chance to get involved with area political parties next week. Minnesota’s 2026 precinct caucuses will be held starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The Lyon County Republicans and Lyon County DFL will each be holding caucuses. Precinct ...

Anglers are hoping for a good weekend out at area lakes, as annual ice fishing tournaments return to Canby and Lake Benton. Although the competition doesn’t start until today in Canby and Saturday in Lake Benton, organizers said some people have already picked out spots for their ...

MARSHALL — Agriculture is an industry with connections to a lot of different career paths and skills. And at the Ag Bowl Scholarship Invitational, Minnesota high school students were demonstrating those skills at the campus of Southwest Minnesota State University. “You’d never be doing ...

HANSKA — After nine terms in the Minnesota Legislature, Republican District 15B Rep. Paul Torkelson of Hanska announced Friday that he will not seek re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives in November. He will finish his current term that concludes in early January 2027, when a ...