David Elwoood Hansvick was born Feb. 19, 1951, the second of three children born to Delphine (Dottie) Frances (Penske) Hansvick and John Elwood Hansvick. Dave explained the circumstances of his birth and identified his siblings. “I think I was born in Redwood Falls, but we lived in ...

Sitting at a table that includes two real estate agents during a Rotary meeting, one question is bound come up? How many homes are for sale in Marshall these days? One of the agents came up with an average figure of 15 to 20 at any given time. Returning to the office after the meeting, I did ...

Whether you’re still a decade or more away from retirement or already enjoying life after work, it’s worth asking an important question: Will your financial resources support you for as long as you need them? With people living longer and economic conditions constantly shifting, having a ...

Spring is always an exciting and fastpaced time across Marshall Public Schools, and this year is no exception. As we move toward the end of the school year, our buildings are buzzing with celebrations, performances, learning experiences, and milestones that showcase the great work happening ...

“Unusual weather we’re having, ain’t it?” – the Cowardly Lion, upon awakening to a snowstorm after a poppy party in the docudrama “The Wizard of Oz.” We denizens of the prairie know that you don’t have to go somewhere over the rainbow to enjoy — or endure, depending on your ...

Everyone knows that we need sleep. If we do not get enough sleep, we also know that it can have a variety of negative consequences. The same may be said of getting too much sleep. I suppose that. Too much, or too little, of anything can have consequences. One word for too little sleep is ...