MARSHALL — The original 13 colonies that declared independence from Great Britain in 1776 were all on the east coast of what became the United States. But in the generations that followed the Revolutionary War, some of the veterans' descendants headed west, and even settled in southwest ...
A trio of Democratic candidates received their party’s endorsement in races for Minnesota state Legislature over the weekend. At the Senate District 15 DFL convention in Redwood Falls, Andrea Boettger of New Ulm received the endorsement for state Senate in SD 15. Nathan Schmig of Minneota received the endorsement for state House District 15A, and Keith Klawitter of Morgan received the endorsement for House District 15B. Boettger, a New Ulm City Council member, will be running for state Senate in the district currently represented by Sen. Gary Dahms, R-Redwood Falls. Dahms has ...
MARSHALL — For Lyon County Sheriff Eric Wallen and Marshall Police Department Sgt. Ben Rieke, Saturday’s Healthy Kids Day event at the Marshall Area YMCA was a good opportunity to connect with children in the communities they serve. Both were surprised at the large turnout. “We had ...
MARSHALL — Yvonne Caron is a daily day brightener for the older adults who live in a memory care apartment at Boulder Creek Assisted Living in Marshall. As a Senior Companion volunteer for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, she brings a dose of fun and companionship each morning with ...
MARSHALL — For more than 40 years, Prairie Home Hospice and Community Care has helped families in southwest Minnesota with end-of-life care and more. That legacy started in response to a time of grief and uncertainty, when three local children were diagnosed with cancer, Dr. Vince LaPorte ...
Jason Swan is a Channel Seed Pro. He’s also a pro in vehicle detailing. While his businesses are important to him, he’s proud that he gives as much as possible to the Balaton community. “I think it’s important for any small town in order to support their local businesses. Keeping ...
