HANSKA — After nine terms in the Minnesota Legislature, Republican District 15B Rep. Paul Torkelson of Hanska announced Friday that he will not seek re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives in November. He will finish his current term that concludes in early January 2027, when ...

Photo by Dwayne Black Students at Park Side Elementary took a look back at what school time was like for kids in the past, during special classroom visits Friday. Lyon County Museum director Jennifer Andries brought in artifacts to show students, like a kitten ball — a kind of softball — ...

WELCOME — The Whole Grain Milling Company, which has turned out a variety of grain-based products since its inception in the ‘90s, has been featured on the Fox Business Network television show “Manufacturing Marvels.” The show airs weeknights from 9:20-9:45, and features the business ...

MARSHALL — The artworks Oak Kelsey has on display at the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council gallery use a variety of different techniques, from collage and chalk drawing to painting with stencils. But there are some threads that tie them all together, Kelsey said Thursday. “It’s ...

MARSHALL — The city of Marshall was approved for a state grant meant to help make it easier for people with disabilities to vote. The grant of more than $9,000 could help make sidewalk repairs and install accessible doors at the Red Baron Arena and Expo, according to information provided to ...

MARSHALL — Lyon County residents will have a chance to get involved with area political parties next week. Minnesota’s 2026 precinct caucuses will be held starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The Lyon County Republicans and Lyon County DFL will each be holding caucuses. Precinct ...