SMSU softball pushes win streak to six with sweep
CLERMONT, Fla. — The Southwest Minnesota State softball team extended its winning streak to six straight with a doubleheader sweep over the College of Staten ...
Marshall tops New Ulm, returns to state tournament
ST. PETER — After a back-and-forth first half, the top-seeded Marshall girls basketball team seized momentum to capture an 82-69 victory in its ...
Stopping the spread of misinformation
In a recent poll on the Independent web page, readers were asked whether Meta (Facebook) should focus more on protecting free expression or on combating ...
Legislature needs to stop wasting time
In a recent press release, State Rep. Chris Swedzinski, R-Ghent, listed “Stop the Fraud” as one of his top priorities for the 2025 ...
Trump and Vance disrespectful
To the editor: The recent visit by (Volodymyr) Zelenskyy to the White House was another indicator of the efforts of 45 to destroy American global leadership, join ...
Letter confusing the issue
To the editor: Re: Feb. 19 where would Trump send me? Dr. Thomas J. Williford’s letter is based on probabilities and assumptions. His ...
Western Minnesota’s future depends on pipeline development
Western Minnesota runs on reliable energy and the infrastructure that moves it. From heating homes to powering farms, pipelines keep this region running. Yet every ...
Stop politicizing child care
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Brenden Campbell Forbes
May 4th 1999 – Feb 2nd 2025 SAINT CLOUD— Brenden Campbell Forbes, age 25 passed away February 2nd 2025. Brenden lived a short life but brought joy and ...