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Understanding service, sacrifice

MARSHALL — Today, he’s a professional speaker. But Patrick Nelson said even for him, it’s not easy to express the ways that he is thankful for U.S. military service members who gave their lives for their country. “It’s always difficult for me to try to conjure up the right words to ...

TRACY — Tracy Area High School celebrated the Class of 2026 in the 133rd commencement on Sunday afternoon, where 34 students walked the stage and earned their diplomas. The commencement ceremony featured a handful of student speakers reflecting on the seniors' high school journey, while ...

‘Our story is just getting started’

MARSHALL — Friday marked the completion of a journey filled with determination, resiliency and perseverance, as 21 students proudly received their diplomas at the Marshall Area Learning Center (ALC) graduation. “This is more than a graduation. This is proof that no matter how hard life ...

No. 1 Sting semifinal-bound after 1-0 win over No. 2 BOLD

MARSHALL — An Alana Almich fifth-inning RBI double and a strong cohesive defensive effort including two double plays helped send the top-seeded Yellow Medicine East softball team to the Section 3A semifinal after taking down No. 2 BOLD 1-0 in the quarterfinals Saturday afternoon. “It ...

Planning underway for Tiger Drive J-turn

MARSHALL — Plans for a J-turn on Minnesota Highway 23 near Marshall High School are taking shape, Minnesota Department of Transportation representatives said this week. At an informational open house Thursday, MnDOT spokespeople said construction of the J-turn is scheduled to begin in ...

Bruce St./College Dr. intersection closes Tuesday

MARSHALL — Another major intersection in Marshall will close while construction continues on Highway 19, contractors said Friday. The intersection of Highway 19 (East College Drive) and Bruce street in Marshall will be closed to traffic starting Tuesday morning, said Erika Coudron of R and G Construction, in a traffic alert. Bruce Street will be also be closed from Willow Street to Charles Avenue. The street closures come as contractors continue working to replace water and sewer lines under the roadway. Coudron said the traffic signal system at the intersection of Bruce Street and ...