MARSHALL — People were gathered in Marshall’s Memorial Park to reflect on the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. But it wasn’t just a time to remember — it was a time to teach, former Marshall Fire Chief Marc Klaith said. As keynote speaker at Wednesday’s 9/11 memorial program, Klaith ...
MARSHALL — Southwest Minnesota State University saw a significant increase in fall enrollment numbers and is the fastest growing four-year institution in the state system. “I must thank faculty, staff and administrators for their dedication to SMSU and hard work,” SMSU President Kumara ...
GRANITE FALLS — Art, community, and good barbecue — there’s a lot to celebrate at Squid Fest in Granite Falls. A variety of events are planned to kick off near the community’s Riverwalk on Saturday. This year, the schedule includes plenty of family-friendly events and entertainment, ...
WOODSTOCK — The Friends of the Casey Jones Trail held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday to mark the official opening of the final paved segment in the 12-mile stretch of the Casey Jones Trail, extending from Woodstock to Pipestone. The ceremony at the trail’s new paved section, was ...
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission is scheduled to vote today on a proposal to re-open a petroleum pipeline that runs through the Pipestone National Monument in Pipestone County. The proposal, which would re-route the pipeline around the monument, has met with objections from ...
MARSHALL — People with developmental disabilities are a part of Minnesota’s history – but their story has often been overlooked. “It’s a topic that goes unspoken for a lot of people,” said Vickie Abel, coordinator of accessibility services at Southwest Minnesota State University. ...