TRACY — Although small corner gas stations have become a thing of the past, drivers looking for fuel can usually find a station or two in towns with a highway. But sometimes even those are rare. » Full Story

Last year, Chelsea and Kaylin Caron of Marshall gave their mother Lori a special Christmas present, participating in the annual Star Tribune MS TRAM for the first time ever. » Full Story

Kenneth Lawrence Holm of Clarkfield was stationed on the USS Oklahoma, docked at Pearl Harbor, when the ship came under attack on Dec. 7, 1941. » Full Story

A hotly contested U.S. Senate race will take center stage during the first day of this year’s Farmfest.

The Farmfest forum tent will bring together Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn. » Full Story

Aebleskiver Days in Tyler is set to kick off Friday with a swing or two. » Full Story

After completing a second round of interviews with two finalist candidates Wednesday, a Lakeview School hiring committee selected a candidate to offer a K-12 principal position. » Full Story

MARSHALL — The city council, Marshall School Board, Lyon County commissioners and the Marshall-Lyon County Library Board could all meet at the end of this month to discuss a flood retention plan and » Full Story

MARSHALL — Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center could have a new owner within a year. Based on a timeline considered by the Avera Marshall hospital board, the sale could be completed by Jan. » Full Story

LAKE BENTON — Five years ago, the Lake Benton Opera House performed “Grease” and had people who paid half price stand throughout the entire show in a sold-out run. » Full Story

MARSHALL — They took up at least one row of chairs at Marshall’s city council meeting Monday but they weren’t there for an issue. » Full Story