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Broadmoor residents speak out on planned park closure

MARSHALL — Residents of the Broadmoor Valley mobile home park said it’s a place they’ve called home — and they were calling for help to keep it from being closed down. “We are part of Marshall. We are residents from Marshall, and I want to stay here,” resident Anais Rodriguez ...

Federal funding cuts could impact Pioneer PBS

GRANITE FALLS — Federal funding cuts to public broadcasting ordered by President Donald Trump last week could have a significant impact on regional TV stations like Pioneer PBS. On Thursday, Pioneer PBS President and General Manager Shari Lamke said federal funding makes up about 29% of the ...

Heat, elevated fire risks start this weekend

MARSHALL — Hot temperatures are in the forecast for southwest Minnesota starting this weekend – and with them, there’s also increased risk for fires, according to the National Weather Service office in Sioux Falls. “You’ll need to be extremely careful with anything that’s going ...

Minnesota reports largest graduation rate in 2024, local schools see increase

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) released its 2024 graduation rates on Wednesday with official numbers from the previous school year, revealing the state experienced its largest graduation turnout. Local southwest schools have also reported significant increases. 59,720 Minnesota ...

Fairmont Music programs finding strength in numbers

FAIRMONT – With the number of events and students involved growing, Fairmont High School and Elementary School’s music programs are firing on all cylinders. In May alone, six events are happening across the band, choir and orchestra groups. In addition to their standard concerts, the ...

‘I am a Mustang for life’

MARSHALL — With his retirement quickly approaching, Southwest Minnesota State University President Kumara Jayasuriya has taken his final few days in office to reflect on the milestones reached, relationships built and the path that led him along the way. Jayasuriya announced his retirement ...