GRANITE FALLS — A Clarkfield man who shot at law enforcement officers in a standoff last fall has been sentenced to more than 17 years in prison as part of a plea deal, according to court records. Kasey Paul Willander, 28, pleaded guilty in Yellow Medicine District Court last month to one ...

MARSHALL — In recent news that the Marshall Public School District is calling for a voter-led $2 million operating levy with a special election held this November, the district has launched a website for the public to access information. The website, tomorrowstigers.org, went live on ...

NEW ULM — With Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforcement on the rise nationwide, many immigrants and U.S. citizens are struggling to understand their legal rights. On Tuesday, the New Ulm Human Rights Commission hosted an informational forum on immigration rights. David Mesta of ...

MARSHALL — Excavation and utility work on another segment of West College Drive is getting close to finished, representatives of R and G Construction said Thursday. However, the rain over the past few days has made progress difficult. “It’s been challenging this week,” Scott ...

In addition to fireworks, the city of Marshall is planning on having some extra musical fun at this year’s July 4 celebrations. Next Friday, dueling pianos group Duel Purpose will be performing at Independence Park. “It’s something just a little bit different,” said Marshall ...

MARSHALL — Jim Cruise, the Spoon Man, shared his comedy and skills playing the spoons with kids at the Marshall-Lyon County Library on Thursday. Cruise has been playing the spoons for more than 35 years, and has performed all over the U.S. Jessica McCarlson, the children’s librarian at ...