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Lesmeister- Knott, Peterson to run for state Legislature

The field of candidates for state Legislature in southwest Minnesota this year will include residents from rural Redwood County and from Jackson. On Thursday, Redwood County resident Tiffany Lesmeister-Knott said she will run for Minnesota state Senate in District 15, which is currently represented by Sen. Gary Dahms, R-Redwood Falls. And in January, Jackson resident Nathan Peterson announced he will be running in Senate District 21, which is currently represented by Sen. Bill Weber, R-Luverne. At the same time, current state Rep. Joe Schomacker, R-Luverne, has announced that he ...

RTR One Act earns starred performance at state festival

TYLER — The Russell-Tyler-Ruthton One Act program has seen a lot of success in years past, and continues to grow stronger as they once again made it to the state festival last Friday and earned their second starred performance in the past three years. RTR’s One Act play, titled “The ...

‘Singing church’ to hold eighth Hymn Festival

WOOD LAKE — Music and singing have long been a big part of worship at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wood Lake. But once a year, church members get together to “dress up” the hymns they sing a little, pastor Johann Caauwe said. On Sunday, St. John’s will hold its eighth annual Hymn Festival. The event brings together the congregation’s voices, along with choir, organ and other instruments. “It’s kind of a highlight, especially for our choir,” Caauwe said. Choir members have been working to prepare for the event, he said. Caauwe said St. John’s has ...

Bluepeak announces $35 million fiber expansion in MN

MARSHALL — A high-speed internet provider in southwest Minnesota announced this week that it will be making some significant expansions to its network. In a Thursday news release, Bluepeak said it is planning a major fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) expansion. In a $35 million project, the company will overbuild its existing broadband infrastructure, and expand FTTH connectivity, the news release said. “We’re proud to continue our investment of expanding access of reliable, high-speed internet to Minnesota residents,” said Rich Fish, CEO of Bluepeak. “This investment reflects our ...

Library meeting addresses law enforcement in public places

MARSHALL — As activity from Immigrations and Customs Enforcement increased in Minnesota, area residents had asked what happens if ICE or other law enforcement comes into spaces like public libraries, said Marshall-Lyon County Library director Michele Leininger. “We know, because it’s been in the news a lot, both local and across the state, and across the country,” Leininger said at a library board meeting earlier this week. “There was also just a lot of curiosity – is this happening here, and are there worries that it’s going to happen?” Leininger and other local ...

Baseball group pitches in $75,000 for Legion Field

MARSHALL — The city of Marshall is planning to continue facilities updates at Legion Field, with help from a $75,000 community donation. On Tuesday, the Marshall City Council recognized the Marshall Baseball Association for its contribution to projects like a new dugout, restrooms and an ...