(AP) — Vice President JD Vance, a convert to Catholicism whose faith has been central to his adult life, writes about his religious journey in a new book that could ultimately serve as a sort of origin story for a future presidential campaign. "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith" ...
Minnesota led the country in farm bankruptcies during the first quarter of 2026, continuing last year’s steady nationwide climb that was particularly steep for Midwest farmers. Eight Minnesota farmers have already filed for bankruptcy this year, double the amount for the entire year of 2024. ...
MARSHALL — Earlier this month, Lyon County commissioners heard three different proposals to help with housing needs in the county. On Tuesday, commissioners decided to distribute state affordable housing aid dollars to all three. Commissioners approved a proposal that would distribute $150,000 to Habitat for Humanity, $50,000 to United Community Action Partnership for homelessness prevention, and about $107,000 to Tapestry Companies, which has made multiple tries to get financing to build affordable housing in Marshall. In agenda materials for Tuesday’s commissioner meeting, Lyon ...
MARSHALL — Proposed changes in funding for the Shady Oaks ATV Trail in Russell sparked some discussion with Lyon County Commissioners this week. Commissioners asked representatives of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources why proposed grant funding was being reduced, and why the ...
MARSHALL — Paying for digital resources like audiobooks has become a bigger challenge for public libraries in southwest Minnesota, said Plum Creek Library System director Elizabeth Hoffman. This week, Hoffman said the library system was asking Lyon and other area counties for help funding ...
MARSHALL — This week, there will be a few different opportunities to get outside and enjoy food and community in Marshall. This summer’s Eats & Beats lineup will begin Thursday evening in downtown Marshall, and on Friday the city of Marshall will be marking the Juneteenth holiday with a lineup of events both downtown and at Justice Park. “Juneteenth is an event we take pride in,” said Jasmine DeSmet, community education coordinator at Marshall Community Services. The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., and it’s a time to celebrate the pursuit of equality, ...
