MARSHALL — A Florence man was charged with arson in Lyon County District Court on Tuesday, in connection with a house fire in Florence this week. According to court records, Moises Reyes, 29, is charged with one count of first degree arson. A criminal complaint alleges that Reyes set ...

MARSHALL — Federal funding cuts will end a nutrition education program for low-income families, Lyon County commissioners learned this week. Ann Orren, the new southwest regional director for the University of Minnesota Extension, talked about cuts to the Extension’s SNAP-Ed program ...

MARSHALL — It was a good day to be outside – and a lot of people headed to Marshall’s Main Street Thursday to enjoy it. In the morning, crowds of people were checking out Crazy Days vendors and deals, while waiting to see the Kiddie Parade. “I think people were just longing to get out ...

MILROY — Authorities have released the name of a Milroy man killed in a farm accident Wednesday. The Redwood County Sheriff’s Office said Melvin Welu, 61, died after being trapped in a grain bin. Emergency services were dispatched to a farm on the 13000 block of Minnesota Highway 19 ...

MARSHALL — The United Way of Southwest Minnesota is again hosting its annual Stuff the Bus initiative, welcoming in new school supply donations for the upcoming school year. The drive is accepting donations through next Friday. “When you start that first day of school, you want that brand ...

MARSHALL — In just a few days, Marshall’s Thomas Caron will be embarking on his 19th Ride Across Minnesota with Bike MS, a five-day bike ride to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis (MS). He continues to participate in the yearly fundraiser to support those close to him, with a family ...