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Marshall approves special liquor law for SMSU

MARSHALL — This week, the Marshall City Council gave their approval to new state legislation that makes it possible for Southwest Minnesota State University to sell beer and wine on campus during sporting events. The city’s approval was required after the state Legislature passed special legislation allowing the university to apply for a city liquor license, Marshall city staff said. “This is legislation that was proposed in 2026,” by area legislators Rep. Chris Swedzinski and Sen. Gary Dahms, said Marshall City Administrator Sharon Hanson. Hanson said the new legislation was ...

Tree owners urged to come up with action plan against Emerald Ash Borer

MARSHALL — Through his business Southwest Tree Treatment, Marshall resident Adam Rigge is on a mission to save Ash trees in southwest Minnesota from the Emerald Ash Borer. According to his website, the invasive beetle has killed millions of ash trees. Unfortunately, the beetle has arrived ...

‘Part of something bigger’

PIPESTONE — The seven students gathered at Pipestone Area High School on Friday were about to make an important commitment. But they had plenty of support – their families and friends were gathered to see them take the oath of enlistment in the Minnesota National Guard. “It’s an ...

Schutz talks priorities for state AG office

MARSHALL — The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office can have a big impact on Minnesotans’ quality of life, Ron Schutz said. Schutz said it’s part of the reason he is running for state attorney general. Schutz, a lawyer and southern Minnesota native, said last week that he had “deep ...

Vikings prevail through defense and Javers’ 13Ks for win over RTR

MINNEOTA — In a highly-competitive defensive battle, the Minneota baseball team came away with a 2-0 win over Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Tuesday night in a non-conference matchup for the Vikings’ fourth-straight win. Mason Javers had a big night, and pitched a complete game with 13 strikeouts, ...

Lynd Public School facing budget crunch

LYND — Due to a handful of factors — including expiration of federal funds, rising operational costs and a decline in student enrollment — Lynd Public School is facing financial challenges and is looking at options to reduce costs. “School districts across the state, and even nationwide, are facing increasingly difficult financial realities,” Lynd Public School superintendent Misty Riebel said. “As we're looking at coverage, as we're talking about the expiration of federal pandemic-relief funds, of course a rise in operational costs and continued unfunded mandates, or ...