MINNEOTA — There were a lot of ways to describe the Minneota High School class of 2026. Commencement speakers said that, while it might sound strange, the new graduates fit together like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. “Despite not having the same interests, talents or struggles, our class ...
MARSHALL — As Marshall’s new Aquatic Center takes shape, the city of Marshall faces questions about what to do with the old Aquatic Center property near Legion Field. This week, the Marshall City Council voted to advertise for bids to demolish the old Aquatic Center. They also heard some possible suggestions for what might go in its place. “The question we get asked very often is, what’s going to happen to the old site?” said Marshall Parks and Recreation Superintendent Preston Stensrud. Stensrud said city engineering staff had been working on demolition plans for the old ...
MARSHALL — As another school year is approaching an end, more than 900 area students and participants went on a field trip and made memories at the 2026 Science and Nature Conference on Tuesday at Southwest Minnesota State University, hosted by the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative ...
MARSHALL — Lynd School students Brynn Stelter, Jerzy Johnson and Rowan Luebke were all smiles while sharing conversations with Hill Street Place residents Mary DeAustin and Lucille Gabriel. They were also in the middle of good board game called Blank Slate. “I think it’s really fun to ...
MARSHALL — Marshall community members have invested a lot in education over the past 26 years. In the case of the Pride in the Tiger Foundation, the impact has added up to millions of dollars, said PITF Executive Director Krista Bjella. At PITF’s annual scholarship awards ceremony for ...
MARSHALL — Road construction in Marshall’s downtown continues to make progress, contractors and city staff said Thursday. But starting Monday, drivers will need to plan ahead to avoid road closures at both the Main Street/College Drive intersection, and on South Fifth Street between Main and Saratoga Street. On Thursday, Marshall Public Works Director Jason Anderson and Assistant City Engineer Eric hanson outlined the planned construction work on Fifth Street. Construction is planned to start Monday, if the weather allows. Earlier this week, contractors for reconstruction on Highway ...
