LYND — Dan and Kelly Pochardt did not expect to be singled out. When they learned they had been selected as Lyon County's Farm Family of the Year, their first reaction was to think of…
Right on Q for Horvath, Brunsvold
MARSHALL — In Marshall, Quentin Brunsvold is well known as the fire chief. Quinn Horvath is a local funeral home…
It’s a hoot’ to watch duck race
MARSHALL — Marshall Noon Rotary member Matt Pederson says “it’s kind of a hoot” to see hundreds of small rubber…
New, returning events bring Sounds of Summer fun
MARSHALL — All the fun of Marshall’s free community festival is back — and this year, Sounds of Summer is…
Sunrise Rotary pancake breakfast has a long tradition in Marshall community
MARSHALL — Bruce Lamprecht was known as “The Pancake Man” by his fellow Marshall Sunrise Rotary Club members. Lamprecht, according…
‘We give you the permission to go crazy’
MARSHALL — Viva Knievel founding member Mark Schwandt says the band likes to be the life of the party wherever…
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Local Sports
Demolition derby a family affair
MARSHALL — Like father like son, and sometimes like daughter. The demolition derby at…
COTTONWOOD — After finishing last season with an 11-13 record, the Lakeview volleyball team will enter…
Lakeview volleyball enters new era with Lalim at the helm
GRANITE FALLS — Holly Johnson-Partington is back at the helm of the Yellow Medicine East volleyball…
YME volleyball focused on growth under returning coach
WABASSO — Despite losing several senior leaders from last season, the Wabasso volleyball team enters the…
Wabasso volleyball looks to remain competitive with new faces
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
Freedom or socialism is our choice
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” A quote from former President, Ronald Reagan. The choice is ours, freedom or socialism. One cannot exist simultaneously with the other. Some people seem to have a difficult time grasping that truth. This country and our freedom survived solely because of those who were…
You are going to have a chance to cast a ballot in November to start the…
Fischbach supporting corrupt government
I recently read a social media post by a Trump supporter bemoaning the fact that liberals…
Just a few divisive actions by Trump
Re: July 31, 2026 Independent) This letter is directed to those who might be attending the…
Do we really need proposed transmission lines?
Local Columns
A tough job
My wife and I recently provided day care for our 6-year-old grandson for a week. It will probably take me a month to recover. We had taken care of little boys before, obviously, although that was more than thirty years ago. We aren’t as young as we were back then, but little boys are
Water and more for dove success
Lots of visitors
Northern Minn. fires indicate reality of climate change
Features
Deployed soldiers ‘not forgotten’
I believe in, and love this job’
A life at the library
Watching out for bluebirds
Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries
70 years together
Goetzl, Peterson
Kommer, Zahrbock
Zoch, Warne
Obituaries
Pamela Jean Tebben-Cornwell
KEYSTONE, IA—Pamela Jean Tebben-Cornwell, 68, of Keystone, Iowa, formerly of Canby, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 15, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Houseman Funeral Home, Birk Funeral Home in Canby, MN. Burial will be held in the Canby City Cemetery at a later date. …