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 — 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 — 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 ...

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 — Marshall community members have invested a lot in education over the past 26 years. In the case of the Pride in the Tiger Foundation, the impact has added up to millions of dollars, said PITF Executive Director Krista Bjella. At PITF’s annual scholarship awards ceremony for ...

MARSHALL — The arts take a lot of different forms in southwest Minnesota, whether it’s a summer learning class or a big event like a music festival. But it all makes a difference for residents and communities, said Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Executive Director Nicole DeBoer. “We ...