ST. JAMES — Chris Knoll, CEO of Minnewaska Community Health Services, has announced his candidacy for Minnesota State Senate in District 21. Incumbent Sen. Bill Weber recently announced he will not be seeking re-election and will serve out the remainder of his current term. “Senator ...

MARSHALL — People from around Lyon County gathered Tuesday to take the first steps toward shaping the Republican party platform and selecting candidates for 2026 elections. Lyon County Republicans held precinct caucuses in three different locations around the county. “We had a very good ...

MARSHALL — The turnout at Tuesday’s precinct caucuses came as a surprise for Lyon County Democrats. “The line to register was all the way down the hallway,” said Lyon County DFL chair Anita Gaul. All told, 110 people from across Lyon County packed the Adult Community Center in ...

MARSHALL — Southwest Coaches, the Marshall Public School District’s transportation partner, has recently installed a dual-camera system to further enhance student safety by increasing attention to drivers illegally passing by buses when the stop-arm is extended out. MPS Director of ...

MARSHALL — Lyon County Commissioners turned down a request for a discounted building rental fee for an event planned at the Lyon County fairgrounds this summer. The fee to rent two buildings for an upcoming Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association event will stay at $285, commissioners ...

CANBY — The sun was shining, though the wind had a frosty bite out on Del Clark Lake Saturday. Howevrr, the cold didn’t stop people from coming out of their ice fishing houses and picking a spot for the two-hour fishing contest More than 150 people sat by holes drilled in the ice, ...