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‘Go do great things’

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 ...

‘Trust that you can do it’

MINNEOTA — There were a lot of ways to describe the Minneota High School class of 2026. Commencement speakers said that, while it might sound strange, the new graduates fit together like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. “Despite not having the same interests, talents or struggles, our class ...

Marshall to advertise for pool demolition

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 possible suggestions for what might go in its place. “The question we get asked very often is, what’s going to happen to the old site?” said Marshall Parks and Recreation Superintendent Preston Stensrud. Stensrud said city engineering staff had been working on demolition plans for the old ...

‘There’s science happening all around us’

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 ...

Young and old playing games

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 ...

PITF scholarships hit $3M mark in 26 years

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 ...