PITTSBURGH -- Marshall graduate Bryce Lance was drafted by the New Orleans Saints with the 136th overall pick of the NFL Draft on Saturday. His selection in the fourth round marks the third time in the last five years that a Marshall High School alum was drafted to the NFL. A 2021 Marshall ...

MARSHALL — Dawn DeSchepper says it’s a funny story how she got into the floral business. In between her junior and senior year at Marshall High School, DeSchepper was looking for way to get out of school early. “I wanted to get out of school at half day. One of the things we could do ...

The New Horizons Crisis Center held an open house a couple of weeks ago at its current location near the corner of Main and Fourth streets in downtown Marshall. The center shares a retail building with a number of retail outlets. I walk past this building daily on my way to the Main Stay ...

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 — Hill Street Place rolled out the red carpet this week to celebrate the many volunteers who have supported the community over the past year. According to Housing Manager Susie Sammons, a festive “Hill Street Place Walk of Fame” theme was held honoring individuals whose time ...

MARSHALL — United Way of Southwest Minnesota announced that CEO Meg Louwagie will be stepping down from her role effective April 30, as she transitions into a new position as senior district outreach representative for U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn. Louwagie has led the United Way of ...