During this season of Lent, culminating with the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we’ve had multiple opportunities to reflect on and read about His life plus verbally sharing an Easter greeting with those we encounter from day-to-day. It is also evident, that just because we believe in Christ, ...
Lost in the mystically beautiful and heartbreakingly tragic story of Holy Week is a facet I think all too often gets overshadowed by the joy of Christ’s resurrection. Please don’t misunderstand me: I’m not saying that Jesus rising from the grave to conquer sin and death on this earth is ...
Program offered to the local community A 13-week GriefShare session is set to begin 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 13, at Holy Redeemer Church, Marshall. If you, as an adult, have experienced the death of a loved one (spouse, child, friend, family), you are invited to GriefShare. ...
I enjoy reading Randy Krrzmarzick's columns in the Independent because I like words, too. "I Like Words" was the title of his latest column (3/21/26). He shared his thoughts on the use of the word, "fast" as in, "It is fast time our nation binds our wounds and heals." and the etymology of the ...
SMSU Theater presents the classic comedy ‘Tartuffe’ SMSU Theater’s spring production is “Tartuffe” by Molière, translated by Richard Wilbur. Performances are April 15 through 18 at 7:30 p.m. and April 19 at 2 p.m. in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $10 and will be available ...
Art and Design March 2 through April 6 • "Minnesota Winter" Solo Exhibition of works by D.L. Zartner SMSU Whipple Gallery April 7 through 19 • Solo Exhibition of works by Thalia Reis SMSU Whipple Gallery April 21 through May 5 • Graduating Senior Art Exhibition SMSU ...
Six members of the Marshall speech team competed at the Fairmont Invitational Tournament on Saturday. Three Marshall speakers advanced to the final round of competition and placed in the top six. They were Berlin Kass, 2nd in drama, Sydney Larson, 5th in oratory, and Foster Moore, 4th in ...
Coleman graduates from UW-SP Samuel Coleman of Marshall received a bachelor of science degree in wildlife ecology and management at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for the fall 2025 semester. Iowa Lakes Community College announces honors lists Iowa Lakes Community College ...
IVANHOE — Elmer and Twila Koopman said it was a love of dancing that first helped bring them together. But in the more than 70 years since they first met, they’ve also run a dairy farm near Ivanhoe, raised a family and a lot more. “We’ve been very lucky,” Twila Koopman said. The ...
Bryce Peterson and Serena Goetzl were married Dec. 1 on the Bear Lake Trailhead in the Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park, Colorado. Officiating the double ring ceremony was an aunt of the groom, Pastor April Peterson of Yankton, S.D. After a honeymoon to Cabo San Lucas, the couple is ...
Morgan Kommer and Simon Zahrbock were married June 10, 2023, at The Pines in Davenport, N.D. Rev. Robert L. Dahl and Rev. Jonathan L. Dahl officiated. The ceremony and reception were held at The Pines. Parents of the couple are Hans and Shana Zahrbock of Marshall; and Toby and Michelle ...
GRAND RAPIDS — Eric Warne and Alishia Zoch announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Lee and Nancy Warne of Grand Rapids, (formerly of Marshall) and Bearl and Ann Zoch of Remer. Warne is a Doctor of Chiropractic with Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital and Zoch is employed by ...