The Johnson family farm in Hazel Run Township in Yellow Medicine County received its Century Farm honor in 1999. Shannon Johnson recalls receiving the Century Farm certificate with Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura’s signature. “The signature…
Lake Benton firefighter charged with arson
LAKE BENTON — A member of the Lake Benton Fire Department was charged with arson this week, in connection with…
Red Baron Arena expansion proposed
MARSHALL — In the 10 years since the Red Baron Arena and Expo opened in Marshall, participation in hockey programs…
Mustangs in the kitchen
MARSHALL — Guests were enjoying a meal at Southwest Minnesota State University’s student-run restaurant on Thursday evening. But while the atmosphere…
Alcorn 'looking forward' to new council term
MARSHALL — John Alcorn will be serving a second term on Marshall’s City Council after running in this year’s only…
Bullets strike 2 Murray Co. residences during deer opener
MURRAY COUNTY — Stray bullets hit two residences in different parts of Murray County during Minnesota’s firearms deer hunting opener, Murray…
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Local Sports
Wabasso’s season ends with 28-6 loss to Border West
EYOTA — Wabasso was unable to overcome five turnovers and three empty trips to the red zone as it fell to Border West 28-6 in the opening round of the Class Nine-Player Football State Tournament on Thursday. “They’re really well-coached and they have good size and they do a lot of dynamic stuff offensively,”…
ST. PAUL — The Minneota volleyball team is one win away from a state championship after…
Minneota sweeps Sacred Heart School to earn spot in Class A state championship
MARSHALL - The Southwest Minnesota State University Athletics Department will be hosting ‘Military Appreciation Day’ during…
SMSU football to host 'Military Appreciation Day' this Saturday
ST. PAUL — Marshall is headed back to the Class 3A state championship game. The Tigers…
Marshall sweeps Princeton to earn return trip to Class 3A state championship
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
Listening, learning and partnering in southwest Minnesota
As the University of Minnesota’s 175th anniversary comes to a close, I was delighted to visit Marshall and spend time with local business, agricultural and community leaders discussing the future of southwest Minnesota’s workforce. Agriculture is central to southwest Minnesota’s economy and identity, and the University of Minnesota is proud to be a partner…
In the campaign for State Senate, I’ve been very impressed with Braxton Seifert. Votes are earned.…
Vote Seifert for state senator
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
Local Columns
Jones grew up community-focused; expects higher education changes
Vietnam War – Greg Taylor – Growing up a Taylor
On the Porch
Headed into halftime
Features
Homemakers stay connected
Cheering on success
Deployed soldiers ‘not forgotten’
I believe in, and love this job’
Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries
70 years together
Goetzl, Peterson
Kommer, Zahrbock
Zoch, Warne
Obituaries
