SMSU Exercise Science Program No. 3

March 31, 2021

MARSHALL — Southwest Minnesota State University’s Exercise Science Program has been ranked No. 3 in Minnesota by Plexuss Global Rankings. In an effort to streamline the many college rankings each year, Plexuss.com created Plexuss College Rankings. In addition to gathering rankings of several sources, the site includes what it considers the most reputable ranking sources in order to create its own ranking system. Its methodology incorporates input from students, education partners, data scientists, employers, parents and high school counselors. “We’re very happy to be ranked ...

George Floyd panel discussion April 7

March 31, 2021

MARSHALL — A panel discussion, “Justice and George Floyd: Understanding Black Lives Matter,” will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. The event is the last of three panel discussions to be held prior to the trial of the four Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd. The panel includes Associate Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Dr. Erin Kline; Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion/Access, Opportunity Success/Mustang Pathway Jefferson Lee IV; SMSU alumnus and Outreach and Admission Specialist for Ridgewater ...

New to the library

March 29, 2021

Fiction • DeLillo, Don. The Silence • DeWylde, Saranna. Fairy Godmothers, Inc. (#1) • Downing, David. Wedding Station (John Russell #7) • Edgarian, Carol. Vera • Masterman, Becky. Fear the Darkness (Brigid Quinn #2) • McDonald, Christina. Do No Harm • Rooney, Sally. Conversations with Friends • Ruchti, Cynthia. Facing the Dawn • Wells, Robin. She Gets That from Me • Yu, E. Lily. On Fragile Waves Mystery • Hambly, Barbara. House of the Patriarch (Benjamin January #18) • Hamilton, Steve. Let It Burn (Alex McKnight # 10) • Lourey, Jess. ...

St. James returning to in-person services

March 26, 2021

MARSHALL — St. James Episcopal Church, located n the garden, corner of West Main and Fifth Street, will returns to in-person services at 10 a.m. Sunday. Masks and social distancing required. Occupancy limits may apply. Those interested can also join the service via Zoom. Visit the church’s website for more information atstjamesepiscopalmarshall.com

2021 Farmfest plans to be in person

March 25, 2021

GILFILLAN ESTATE — IDEAg Group is pursuing all programming and show grounds preparations in anticipation of holding Minnesota Farmfest 2021 in-person, Aug. 3-5. The team’s focus is on providing an engaging show experience for all attendees and exhibitors, while also following the current CDC and Minnesota state guidelines for social distancing and gatherings in place at the start of this year’s show. Farmfest will feature top agriculture companies from across the upper Midwest who will exhibit the latest ag products and technologies. Attendees will be able to see all in one ...

An American House at SMSU

March 25, 2021

MARSHALL — SMSU Theatre’s 53rd season closes with An American House by Lisa Nanni-Messegee and Todd Messegee. Performances are April 8-10 and 16-17 at 7:30 p.m. and April 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. All performances are in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre, with free parking available in lot B-1. Tickets are $10 and are available at www.SMSUtickets.com and at the door. In keeping with current public health guidelines, physically distanced seating is limited to approximately 75 per performance. All performances are free to SMSU students with a valid student ID. An American House is directed by ...