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State test data shows growth at Marshall Schools

Local News October 2, 2026

MARSHALL — Statewide test results released this fall showed students at Marshall Public Schools demonstrated growth in subjects like math and reading, MPS Superintendent Jeremy Williams said. Williams said the district’s math results were noteworthy with Marshall students outperforming average state proficiency at a few different grade levels. The strongest math performance was in eighth grade, where 61.5% of students met proficiency standards, compared to the state average of 42.3%. "We are extremely proud of our students and staff," Williams said in a news release. "Our ...

Address talks challenges, positives for SMSU

Local News October 2, 2026

MARSHALL — A proposed realignment of the Minnesota State system is a big topic of conversation among colleges and universities, said Southwest Minnesota State University President David Jones. “We do have some challenges. There’s some uncertainty,” Jones said. At Friday’s State of ...

Schwan's $5.5M gift largest in SMSU history

Local News October 2, 2026

MARSHALL — The Schwan’s Corporate Giving Foundation announced a historic gift to Southwest Minnesota State University during Friday’s State of the University Address. The foundation is committing $5.5 million to SMSU for the development of an indoor sports and recreation dome. “It ...

One injured in Redwood Co. crash

News of Record October 2, 2026

LAMBERTON — A 16-year-old boy was seriously injured in a rollover crash Thursday evening near Lamberton. The Redwood County Sheriff’s Office said the single-vehicle crash was reported around 6 p.m. near the intersection of Redwood County Road 15 and Justice Avenue. A 2001 Ford Ranger driven by a 16-year-old male had entered the south ditch and tipped on its driver’s side, the Sheriff’s Office said. The driver was trapped inside the vehicle and had serious injuries. Responders extracted the driver from the vehicle, and he was transported to CentraCare Redwood Falls Hospital. He ...

Crime

News of Record October 2, 2026

MARSHALL — A Marshall woman, 41, was cited for having an animal at large in an animal bite incident at 5:18 p.m. Thursday on the 400 block of North Seventh Street, Marshall Police said. MARSHALL — A report was sent to Southwest Health and Human Services on a family matter at 3:29 p.m. Thursday on the 600 block of Kathryn Avenue, Marshall Police said. MARSHALL — A report is pending on check fraud at 1:21 p.m. Thursday on the 900 block of Hackberry Drive, Marshall Police said. COTTONWOOD — A report is pending on theft at 9:09 a.m. Thursday on East Park Street, the Lyon ...

Report: MN home insurance rate rose more than any other state in first half of 2026

Minnesota News October 2, 2026

Minnesota home insurance rates rose steeply in the first six months of 2026, up 13% from the end of 2025, according to a report from insurance comparison website Insurify. Minnesotans continue to see the biggest rate increase in the country, with some counties seeing a spike of 20% in just six months. The increase of $457 brought the state’s average annual insurance premium to $3,987 as of June. In 2023, the state had insurance rates below the national average; rates have surged since then and now exceed the national average by over 30%, driven by hail and thunderstorms. Home ...