MARSHALL — Concerns like fraud in state government were on the minds of people gathered at the Lyon County Republican convention on Saturday. State Sen. Gary Dahms said he thought it was spurring participation in the convention process. “Looking out at this crowd, I think it’s been ...
It’s been part of the Marshall area community for close to 40 years. Now, the Avera Marshall Thrift Store will be changing hands. Avera Marshall and the Marshall Area YMCA announced Monday that the Y will be taking over operations of the Thrift Store effective May 4. The Thrift Store will continue operating at its current location on East main Street during the transition. “We’re hoping to make this transition in the next couple months,” said Cindy Rosa, CEO of the Marshall Area YMCA. “As the health care industry becomes increasingly complex, we must focus our time, ...
In January, Boulder Estates Executive Director Jim Knudson first got the news that he would be receiving a statewide leadership award. On Feb. 10, Knudson formally received LeadingAge Minnesota’s 2026 Outstanding Leadership Award. “Jim is widely respected for his open-door leadership ...
MARSHALL — The Southwest Figure Skating Club is celebrating a special year, and will be hosting its annual ice show next week for its 30th anniversary. This year’s show surrounds the theme of Blades & Beats, and will honor past and current skaters of the club while inspiring the future. ...
MARSHALL — A photo can capture a moment, but it can also be used to tell a story. Photographer Beth Stahn said storytelling is a big part of her work, which is now on display at the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council gallery on Third Street. “I kind of lean into the surreal,” Stahn said ...
GRANITE FALLS — They help people in crisis and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. But at a recent training event, members of regional advocacy groups also focused on how to support their own workers’ wellbeing. This week, about 20 advocates with WoMen’s Rural Advocacy Programs, and Safe Avenues of Willmar, took part in a regional training workshop in Granite Falls. The training focused on understanding how trauma and chronic stress can affect advocates and organizations. “Any type of social work profession has a higher rate of burnout for employees,” said ...
