Reflecting on this past year, the city has much to be proud of in terms of projects, development, and personnel. In November, the proposed new aquatic center year was presented to the public for their consideration with a referendum vote on Nov. 7. The results of 1,455 voting Yes to 735 ...

The year 2023 arrived amidst a blast of cold and snow. That wasn’t unusual for this neck of the woods, although Mother Nature went a bit overboard regarding her winter weather deliveries. Classes were canceled so often that school officials began to publicize when there would be school ...

A few years ago, my husband, a private pilot, took me on a Christmas flight to enjoy a few of the Christmas Light displays in the area. We took off on runway 30 from the Marshall Municipal Airport, veered a bit to the left, and my husband said, “I believe Brookings is this way,” pointing ...

Christmas music in the modern world involves a mix between the sacred and the secular, a mix that’s usually reflected in annual holiday concerts. A big part of my childhood concert memories center around the Christmas programs at Holy Redeemer School in Marshall. Each year we performed for ...

Christmas is a traditional holiday that contains more traditions than raisins in a fruitcake. One of these traditions involves sending holiday greeting cards. Nobody knows exactly when this custom began, but it’s entirely possible that its origins can be traced all the way back to caveman ...

The winter holidays are generally perceived as “the most wonderful time of the year.” But for those who are facing grief after the death of a loved one, the holidays may instead be a time filled with pain and sadness. Even those for whom grief is not as fresh, the holidays may serve as an ...