MARSHALL — It takes many hands to help transform Independence Park into a winter wonderland each year. And even once the strings of holiday lights and decorations around the park are in place, volunteers are still a crucial part of what makes Light Up the Night work, area residents ...

MARSHALL — The chance to have fun and make friends was something worth traveling for, area cribbage fans said. “It’s like having another family,” said JoEllen Froseth. Froseth, a Sioux Falls resident, said cribbage fans manage to find places to play all around the country. Last ...

Photo by Dwayne Black Fans at Southwest Minnesota State University were getting into the holiday spirit between Saturday’s men’s and women’s basketball games. Kids had a chance to meet Santa Claus (above), and enjoy treats and a coloring activity. Having a meet-and-greet with Santa is a ...

CURRIE — A Minneota man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 59 west of Currie Monday morning, the Minnesota State Patrol said. Dennis Keith Kor, 58, died in the crash, the State Patrol said. A 61-year-old Tyler man was also taken to Sanford Sioux Falls with life-threatening ...

BALATON — A rural Balaton man was arrested in connection with a hit and run incident that injured a pedestrian Saturday night, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. The incident is still under investigation, the Sheriff’s Office said. Around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, the Sheriff’s ...

NEW ULM — The city has been home to the Minnesota National Guard Armory for 110 years, and with the completion of a new and modern armory, it will continue to serve as the guard’s home for another century. Monday, a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the new armory, ...