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27 participants chosen for MARL Class 14

Ag and Extension August 12, 2026

Twenty-seven individuals have been selected to participate in Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership (MARL) Class 14. The class members will begin their two-year leadership journey this fall with their first seminar on Sept. 16-18, 2026 in the Itasca State Park area. MARL is a rigorous and dynamic two-year educational experience featuring 11 in-state seminars — six in the first year and five in the second year. The program highlights include a national study seminar in Washington, D.C., and an international study seminar to a destination to be determined by the MARL Board of ...

From Vietnam to the blues

Local News August 12, 2026

Don “Scotty” Scott performed at the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in New Ulm this past Friday. The Minnesota native, who now lives in North Carolina, also played shows in the area, including a stop at Benny’s in New Ulm on Saturday night. Scott grew up in Chatfield. A friend’s ...

Tafoya, Demuth do well among Lyon Co. Republicans

Local News August 11, 2026

MARSHALL — Local results from Tuesday's primary elections didn't diverge much from statewide results, according to unofficial vote totals reported by the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office. In primaries for Congressional races, Minnesota governor and other state elected offices, Lyon County voters showed support for Republican candidates Michele Tafoya and Lisa Demuth, and Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidates Peggy Flanagan, Erik Osberg and Amy Klobuchar. In the U.S. Senate primary, Republican candidate Michele Tafoya was in the lead statewide, with 52% of the vote, the Secretary ...

Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been released

National News August 11, 2026

WASHINGTON — Russia released an American military veteran on Tuesday, allowing his return to the U.S. after four years of what his family and U.S. officials allege was wrongful incarceration and abusive treatment that left him near death. Robert Gilman, a 32-year-old Massachusetts teacher ...

Judge again bars Trump administration from implementing order that sought to limit mail voting

National News August 11, 2026

BOSTON — A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against President Donald Trump's executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and directly involve the U.S. Postal Service in election operations in a way that would limit mail voting. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani had ...

Municipal liquor sales down in 2025

Local News August 11, 2026

MARSHALL — Last year, sales were down a little at Marshall’s municipal liquor store, Tall Grass Liquor manager Eric Luther said this week. In an annual report to the Marshall City Council, Luther said overall sales in 2025 were at around $7.19 million, a decrease of about $228,000 from ...