MARSHALL — Dr. David Jones has officially been named as the 11th permanent president of Southwest Minnesota State University, effective immediately. The Minnesota State Board of Trustees made the announcement Wednesday afternoon, after a rigorous hiring process. Jones has been serving as ...

MARSHALL — High winds tore across southwest Minnesota on Wednesday, leading to some hazardous weather conditions. To the north and east of Marshall, blizzard warnings were in place as blowing snow reduced visibility along roads. “We’re transitioning to more of a normal February ...

MARSHALL — Lyon County Commissioners say they’re interested in hearing a proposal for a grant that could help bring pedestrian crossing signals and other safety measures to cities like Cottonwood and Minneota. On Tuesday, the county board heard a presentation from Chris Webb, with the ...

MARSHALL — Two Marshall residents appeared in Lyon County District Court on Friday, on charges of allegedly threatening a person with knives. Joseph Jerome Banks, 39, appeared in court on charges of second degree assault with a dangerous weapon and making terroristic threats, court records ...

GRANITE FALLS — People who knew Connie Velde said she had a focus on helping others, in many different ways – she was active with her church, Granite Falls schools, farm advocacy groups and more. “She was always willing to help somebody,” Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish ...

MARSHALL — West Central Sanitation will continue to provide recycling pickup services for Lyon County. On Tuesday, county commissioners voted to extend the recycling contract for five years. “The recycling agreement is up for renewal at the end of April,” said Lyon County environmental ...