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My brother may not have been a pastor by title, but he was by trade

I miss my brother Drew. Now that the rush of the holidays and the adrenaline of turning a new calendar year are over, I am beginning to acutely feel the loss of my older brother who passed away in early December. My brother and I weren’t “call-each-other-every-day” close, which the ...

Our nation’s doctor has issued us a prescription; will we take it?

Our nation’s surgeon general, who is stepping down after a second term as our country’s chief medical officer, has issued us a critical medical prescription my friends. And that is: Build a stronger sense of community to help ourselves and each other. Do it now. He says that given the ...

Faith Briefs for Jan. 10

CDA meeting Monday The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court #1291 will be having their meeting following the 5:30 pm Mass Monday in Carlin Hall at Holy Redeemer Church.

I’m looking for a few brave souls to join my ‘Christmastide Rebellion’

By the time most of you read this column, you’ll have likely wrapped up your Christmas celebrations more than a week ago. Presents opened, and maybe even already returned. Decadent meals eaten. Christmas worship services attended. Jesus was born. Decorations packed away. … Boom, back to ...

Schools | VIEW ALL

Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities at SMSU

This year, Southwest Minnesota State University will observe the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday through an extended schedule of service opportunities. Organizers cited unpredictable January weather and low turnout as reasons for discontinuing the annual breakfast and programming previously ...

Campus Notes for Dec. 28

USF announces dean’s list The University of Sioux Falls recently announced its fall 2024 dean’s list. Joshua Baker of Marshall, majoring in sports marketing and media Ashton Blomberg of Marshall, majoring in business administration Sydney Brandt of Marshall, majoring in health ...

SMSU Theater to present ‘46 Plays for America’s First Ladies’

In keeping with this election season, SMSU Theater’s fall production is “46 Plays for America’s First Ladies” by Genevra Gallo-Bayiates, Sharon Greene, Chloe Johnston, Bilal Dardai and Andy Bayiates. Performances are Oct. 30 through Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. in the SMSU ...

Education Briefs for Sept. 18

SWWC Conference for Young Artists Oct. 30 The SWWC Student Enrichment department wants to give kids the freedom to be creative and challenge their imagination at the Young Artists Conference. This conference gives students an opportunity to dabble in different areas of art, pursue a passion, ...

Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries | VIEW ALL

Goetzl, Peterson

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 ...

Kommer, Zahrbock

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 ...

Zoch, Warne

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 ...

Kommer, Zahrbock

Kommer, Zahrbock MARSHALL — Simon Zahrbock and Morgan Kommer announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Hans and Shana Zahrbock of Marshall, and Toby and Michelle Kommer of Fargo. Zahrbock is a 2019 graduate of Marshall High School and will graduate in May from Concordia College ...