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Mystery furniture left in MHS parking lot

MARSHALL — There were some unexpected arrivals in the Marshall High School parking lot on Friday morning: a pair of abandoned couches and a stove. While the furniture got some humorous reactions on social media, MHS Principal Brian Jones said it’s not certain why it was left in the parking lot. “We don’t know if it was a senior prank,” Jones said. “It could have been someone who was moving out and didn’t know what to do with their stuff.” There was spray paint on the stove, but it didn’t say anything that seemed connected with the class of 2026, he said. Jones said ...

SMAC awards over $235,000 in arts grants

MARSHALL — The arts take a lot of different forms in southwest Minnesota, whether it’s a summer learning class or a big event like a music festival. But it all makes a difference for residents and communities, said Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Executive Director Nicole DeBoer. “We find that all of it is impactful,” DeBoer said. The SMAC board recently awarded a total of more than $235,000 in grant funds to 34 community organizations, four individual artists and one art student. The grants will fund arts projects in communities including Marshall, Tracy, Canby, Lake Benton ...

Finding the right stuff

Marshall resident Naomi Elgard found a Ninja blender, "Harry Potter" books, clothes and a sweeper that attaches to the back of a lawn mower. Tom Brown and his wife, Maggie, found baby clothes for their 4-month old son, Thomas. And Corey Anderson of Balaton found the tools he needs for two ...

Schwartz steps down from city council

MARSHALL — Amanda Schwartz said she’s proud to call Marshall her hometown. While the Marshall City Council member will be moving away, and stepping down from her council seat, she said she still feels a connection to the community. “These are my roots,” Schwartz said at Tuesday’s ...

‘We wanted it to be all-inclusive’

MARSHALL — There’s a lot brewing in Minnesota – from craft beer to wines, ciders and spirits. This weekend, organizers of the Made in Minnesota Festival will be opening up the event to a wider variety of locally-made beverages. “We wanted it to be all-inclusive,” said Adri DeBoer, Red Baron Arena and Expo senior sales director. The Made in Minnesota Craft Beer and Wine Festival is Saturday at the Red Baron Arena and Expo. DeBoer said around 40 different vendor booths will showcase products made in Minnesota. “It is a lot more than in years past,” she said. DeBoer said ...

‘The future is looking bright’

MARSHALL — The Marshall FFA (Future Farmers of America) chapter recorded a handful of commendable finishes at the 2026 state convention, including two teams placing third overall in the career development events (CDEs), and senior Annabel Coudron placing first in poultry. The state ...