MARSHALL — Effects from the July 18 flooding in the city of Marshall are still apparent, as Southwest Minnesota State University is continuing to work on repairs to its facilities. Marshall experienced significant flooding from 5-8 inches of heavy rainfall over a short period, forcing a ...

LOWER SIOUX COMMUNITY — Controlling government spending, stopping fraud and election security were all topics discussed by Republican governor candidates speaking at a Redwood County forum this weekend. Four out of the six Republican candidates currently running in the 2026 Minnesota ...

MARSHALL — Their goal was to build community – but also to have fun. At the kick-off of Welcoming Week in Marshall, local kids and families had a chance to enjoy food and music, play games and more. “It’s really neat for me to see everyone come out and have a good time,” said ...

MARSHALL — After weeks of discussion about the possibility of a double-digit levy increase in Lyon County in 2026, County Commissioners approved a 9.9% preliminary levy increase on Tuesday. The 9.9% increase was higher than commissioners wanted. But commissioners said they planned to keep ...

GHENT — In the 2026 Minnesota state elections, the focus for Republicans will be on greater Minnesota, speakers at a Lyon County Republicans event said this week. “Why greater Minnesota? Because this is where the conservative votes are,” said Mike Amery, director of greater Minnesota ...

OMRO TOWNSHIP – A Granite Falls woman was killed, and four people were injured, in a two-vehicle crash Saturday on Minnesota Highway 67, the Minnesota State Patrol said. Amanda Jane Baumann, 45, was killed when her 2007 Chevrolet Impala collided with a pickup truck at the intersection of ...