Early vote totals near 950 in Lyon Co.
MARSHALL — Voters in Lyon County continued to cast early ballots over the weekend and into Monday, Lyon County Auditor/Treasurer…
Spreading 'Halloween cheer'
MARSHALL — There were lots of ways to join in some Halloween fun over the weekend. On Saturday, crowds of…
GOP bus tour stops in Marshall
MARSHALL — Republican candidates for Minnesota state offices said Sunday they were working to give the state “a fresh start”…
Michelle Fischbach
Summarize why you are running for office. What are your priorities? I have always worked to make sure we have…
Peggy Flanagan
Summarize why you are running for office. What are your priorities? I’m running for the United States Senate to help…
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Local Sports
Minneota zips past MACCRAY; advances to play Dawson
MINNEOTA — Minneota coach Chad Johnson wanted his team to set the tone right…
LUVERNE — The Canby-Minneota cross country teams wrapped up their season at the Section 3A meet…
Canby-Minneota girls finish fourth at section meet, Pesek qualifies for state
MARSHALL — The Marshall volleyball team continued its postseason run Friday night, earning a straight-set victory…
Marshall sweeps Mankato East, advances to section championship
DAWSON — Defensive dominance set the tone for the No. 2 Dawson-Boyd football team in its…
Defensive touchdowns power No. 2 Dawson-Boyd past Canby
Editorials
'Crazy' opportunity to support retail businesses
Any time a business closes in Marshall a lot of criticism is directed toward the city, especially on social media. While businesses do close now and then, new businesses are opening up as well. Take a stroll down Main Street and you will notice the changes. You will also find a vibrant retail atmosphere…
A couple weeks ago, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig met with southwest Minnesota farmers in Marshall for…
Securing Agriculture Workforce Act a step in the right direction
Republicans don’t want to say this publicly, but privately they do: President Trump’s personal political obsessions…
Trump has lost the plot on governance
It’s that time of the year again — planting season. The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds…
Be careful during planting season
Letters to the Editor
Vote Seifert for state senator
In the campaign for State Senate, I’ve been very impressed with Braxton Seifert. Votes are earned. Braxton Seifert has been working hard, accessible at dozens of parades, going door to door and many community events. That’s a huge contrast to his opponent. He’s pledged to have open town hall meetings, listening to everyone, regardless…
In Tragedy & Hope (1966) author Carroll Quigley wrote, “The argument that the two parties should…
Insanity is doing the same thing . . .
We are writing to voters in Senate District 15 concerning the two candidates for office, Braxton…
A leader with professional experience
“It’s all been said (and written) before, asserts “Phlatland” Phil O”Siffer, (a Wise Old Man). Consider,…
Trump Administration spreads ‘Much Madness’
Local Columns
The hangover month
Dealing with Global Darkening
Voting by mail serves as a good option for modern elections
A stronger city through community generosity
Features
Cheering on success
Deployed soldiers ‘not forgotten’
I believe in, and love this job’
A life at the library
Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries
70 years together
Goetzl, Peterson
Kommer, Zahrbock
Zoch, Warne
Obituaries
Rita Serie
LAKE BENTON—Rita Serie, 74, of Lake Benton, Minnesota, died on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Pipestone County Hospice House in Pipestone, Minnesota. A casual Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Lake Benton Community Center in Lake Benton. Arrangements have been…