COTTONWOOD — As graduation approached for the Lakeview High School class of 2026, valedictorian Gideon Basel said it was a time for reflection on their years together at school. “Remember the good old days, but also recognize the good new days. Although this chapter of our story is ending, ...

MARSHALL — The candidate filing period opens this week in Minnesota for national, state, county and some local offices. In Lyon County, the list of races includes U.S. Congressional and state Legislature seats, Minnesota state offices, county commissioner seats, and county offices like the ...

WALNUT GROVE — The United States’ 250th anniversary was a unique chance to celebrate, and to learn about American history, Westbrook-Walnut Grove Elementary staff said. This spring, the whole elementary school have been joining in on the celebrations. On Thursday, WWG students in ...

MARSHALL — As Marshall’s new Aquatic Center takes shape, the city of Marshall faces questions about what to do with the old Aquatic Center property near Legion Field. This week, the Marshall City Council voted to advertise for bids to demolish the old Aquatic Center. They also heard some ...

MARSHALL — Lynd School students Brynn Stelter, Jerzy Johnson and Rowan Luebke were all smiles while sharing conversations with Hill Street Place residents Mary DeAustin and Lucille Gabriel. They were also in the middle of good board game called Blank Slate. “I think it’s really fun to ...

MARSHALL — As another school year is approaching an end, more than 900 area students and participants went on a field trip and made memories at the 2026 Science and Nature Conference on Tuesday at Southwest Minnesota State University, hosted by the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative ...