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Editorials

Marshall’s Career and Technical Institute valuable educational resource

“When will I use this skill in real life?” That’s a common question asked by high school students everywhere. A renewed emphasis on vocational education is on the rise in Marshall. After overcoming several hurdles, the opening of the Marshall Public Schools’ new Career and ...

Pool referendum investment for the future

Marshall residents make a big decision on Tuesday, Nov. 7, as they vote to approve or reject a special referendum to raise sales taxes to fund a new city aquatic center. Their decision will determine whether Marshall will be able to provide the community with state of the art summer ...

School resource officers needed in schools, not choke holds

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison provided needed clarity last week about what measures school resource officers (SROs) are allowed to use to restrain unruly students. His briefing is the latest state effort to reassure officers and schools that they will not be prosecuted for using ...

Looking to future of educational success at MPS

The recent release of 2023 statewide school testing scores reveals some bright and dim spots for Marshall Public Schools. Since the last testing cycle students have made gains in math scores, and reading scores have improved for English language learners. But testing scores in science and ...

State and local nursing shortage gets vital boost — more can be done

The state of Minnesota and the city of Marshall recently took important steps for growing the number of nurses and certified nursing assistants amidst a statewide shortage. This includes a CNA training course offered at the Marshall Avera Medical Center, made possible by an $88,000 grant ...

Crazy Days brings cause for community celebration

It’s coming up on July 20th, which heralds Crazy Days, 2023, in Marshall. This is always a good time to catch discounted prices on things all over town, as well as watch those cute kiddos in the Kiddy Parade as they march and stroll down Main Street. But this year Crazy Days is even more ...