MARSHALL — After three years in business, the owner of Wings Axe Company says he is moving on to a new venture this fall. On Tuesday, Jett Wing announced on social media that the axe-throwing business in downtown Marshall had officially closed its doors. Wing told the Independent that it ...

MARSHALL — Starting next year, more of the cost burden for programs like SNAP and assisted living support will be shifted down onto Minnesota counties, Southwest Health and Human Services Director Stacey Timm said. Timm said the cost pressure raises serious questions when it comes to ...

MARSHALL — An oncoming burst of rain interrupted some of the 4th of July festivities in Marshall on Saturday. The weather sent many visitors at Independence Park running for shelter to wait things out. While the Marshall city band wasn't able to give its whole planned concert, the rain let ...

MARSHALL— The Farmers Market opens Saturday and will be held every Saturday through Oct. 31 from 7:30 a.m. to Noon, according to corrdinator Kim Guenther The market is located behind the Marshall Area YMCA in the Schwan's Parking Lot at 200 S. A Street. Live music is scheduled for many ...

MARSHALL — The Independence Day celebrations in Marshall were interrupted by a passing rainstorm Saturday evening – but it didn’t dampen people’s spirits. While a lot of people at Independence Park clustered under awnings or the main picnic shelter to wait out the rain, some children ...

RUTHTON — While Kayla Daniels filled the air with her music at the city park, hundreds of people lined up to purchase a hot dog or burger meal during the city’s annual Fourth of July celebration. “Between the hot dogs and the burgers we feed about 700 people,” said Brenda Dagel with ...