MARSHALL — It was the phone call Laurie Melby had been waiting more than a year for. At 5 a.m., while Melby was working her shift as a certified nursing assistant in Marshall, she got the news that she would be receiving a new kidney. “When I got the call that morning, I was in complete ...

MARSHALL — Lyon County received a total of seven bids for a repair project on County Ditch 14 earlier this month. The low bid came in under an engineer’s estimate, county commissioners learned. Commissioners met as a ditch authority on Tuesday morning to consider awarding a construction ...

Helping others learn the different aspects of firefighting and rescue techniques comes “second nature” for Milroy Fire Department Chief Matt Krueger Krueger provides training and software support for the Transportation Asset Management Systems at Minnesota Department of Transportation. ...

MARSHALL — A 63-year-old Marshall man was taken into custody late Wednesday night after a standoff involving Marshall Police and the regional Emergency Response Unit, Marshall Police said. Traffic on part of East Main Street was blocked off for about six hours Wednesday, while law ...

MARSHALL — There was a flurry of activity at the workstations set up in Southwest Minnesota State University’s Recreation/Athletic facility. Groups of area high school students hustled to chop vegetables, create the perfect sauces, and plate delicious-looking meals within a time limit. ...

MARSHALL — Upcoming weekend events in Marshall will bring a little something for everyone, from kids and families, to adults looking for a night out. Saturday will mark the return of the area Youth Sports and Activity Expo at the Red Baron Arena. Prairie Home Hospice and Community Care ...