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Opinion

Keep heart health as top of mind this February

Community Voices

February is American Heart Month, a time for everyone to think about their own heart health and prevention. Heart disease is the number 1 killer in America, and has been for a century. Almost 50% of Americans have at least one of three key risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, ...

Updates, highlights at Marshall Public Schools

Community Voices

As we begin the second half of the school year, I want to share an update on the many things happening across Marshall Public Schools. January has been a month filled with student achievement, staff dedication, and continued progress toward our district’s goals — even as we work through ...

Forty-five Valentine’s Days

Community Voices

A crucial national holiday is looming on the horizon. Ignoring this holiday could imperil your current and future happiness, especially if you’re a guy. Valentine’s Day is a boon for the greeting card, floral, and jewelry industries. Sales could be tripled if their stores’ sound systems ...

Questions on DHS

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: Thoughts to ponder regarding recent actions by Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Are you OK with apprehending people without a warrant and asking for proof of citizenship? Are you OK with entering a home without a warrant and taking people into custody? Are you OK ...

Proud of Minnesota

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: The eyes of the world are watching Minnesota. We have not disappointed. We love our neighbors. We risk our own safety trying to protect each other. We have become a beacon for others to follow. I could not be more proud of my home state. Thousands of armed and masked agents ...