NEW ULM — Starting Sunday, a group of seven young pilgrims will begin an eight-day trek to sites connected to the New Ulm Catholic Diocese. The journey is called the “Pilgrimage of Hope” and it will begin Sunday at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm following a rededication of ...

GRANITE FALLS — The annual Western Fest rodeo has made its return to Granite Fall’s Lee Mar Ranch, hosting three days of Mutton Bustin’ and Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) shows. Among the dozens of professional contestants from around the country taking to the rodeo ...

WALNUT GROVE — A special event coming up in Walnut Grove will thank Hmong and Lao veterans for their service in the war in Southeast Asia, 50 years ago. The gathering will include food and performances by the SW Nkauj Dancers, as well as remarks by local officials and Minnesota state ...

MARSHALL — This week, Lyon County Commissioners approved a proposal to install eight new gas wells at the Lyon County landfill. In a separate action, commissioners also authorized Burns & McDonnell Engineering to oversee the well installation – although they said they had some concerns ...

MARSHALL — Some of the updates planned in the Marshall Area YMCA’s capital campaign will happen this summer. New equipment and other features are planned to be installed in the Y’s fitness center next month, said Ron Halgerson, who has been working with the capital campaign. Remodeling ...

MARSHALL — Area residents gathered at a candlelight vigil Wednesday evening for state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband. People taking part in the vigil said the deaths of Melissa and Mark Hortman were a loss for Minnesota. At the same time, it was important for Minnesotans to keep working ...