MARSHALL — Monte Buntjer says his interest in an electrical career started in FFA. “I found it fascinating. I just thought it was pretty neat,” he said. “Grew up on a dairy farm south of Worthington and learned at an early age milk and cows wasn’t my calling.” Buntjer enrolled ...
PITTSBURGH -- Marshall graduate Bryce Lance was drafted by the New Orleans Saints with the 136th overall pick of the NFL Draft on Saturday. His selection in the fourth round marks the third time in the last five years that a Marshall High School alum was drafted to the NFL. A 2021 Marshall ...
MARSHALL — Dawn DeSchepper says it’s a funny story how she got into the floral business. In between her junior and senior year at Marshall High School, DeSchepper was looking for way to get out of school early. “I wanted to get out of school at half day. One of the things we could do ...
MARSHALL —Southwest Minnesota State University has named Dr. Sonya Vierstraete, chair of the School of Education, as the 2026 recipient of the Cathy Cowan Award for University and Community Service. According to a SMSU release, the award honors employees whose impact extends beyond formal job responsibilities through sustained service, leadership, and community engagement. The award is presented to a faculty or staff member and is the most prestigious annual award given at Southwest Minnesota State University. It is named for the late Cathy Cowan, a Psychology professor who died in ...
MARSHALL — Hill Street Place rolled out the red carpet this week to celebrate the many volunteers who have supported the community over the past year. According to Housing Manager Susie Sammons, a festive “Hill Street Place Walk of Fame” theme was held honoring individuals whose time ...
MARSHALL — United Way of Southwest Minnesota announced that CEO Meg Louwagie will be stepping down from her role effective April 30, as she transitions into a new position as senior district outreach representative for U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn. Louwagie has led the United Way of ...
