MARSHALL — The Marshall Economic Development Authority and the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership are looking at working together to build new affordable homes on the west side of Marshall. Later this month, the EDA will hold a public hearing on the proposed sale of four lots to the ...

HENDRICKS — For decades, ice fishing has brought people together on Lake Hendricks. Organizers of the annual Hendricks ice fishing derby say things are looking good to continue the tradition this weekend. “We’re hoping for a really good turnout,” said Greg Pearson, of the Lake ...

CANBY — The sun was shining, though the wind had a frosty bite out on Del Clark Lake Saturday. However, 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, ...

Equipment for agriculture research in Marshall, water infrastructure in Hanley Falls and a new water tower in Ruthton were among the projects in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District that recently received a total of more than $9 million in federal funding. Late last week, U.S. Rep. ...

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 — 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 ...