MARSHALL — A proposed chip sealing project on several Marshall streets sparked some discussion among members of the city council on Tuesday. The question was whether the estimated $154,000 project should be delayed a year. “Going forward, it’s just unknown what our finances are going to ...

MARSHALL — Southwest Minnesota State University employee Marilee Thomas was chosen as the 2025 recipient of the Cathy Cowan Award, the school announced on Tuesday. Thomas works in the Academic Dean’s office as the office and administrative specialist senior. Thomas was hired at SMSU ...

MARSHALL — A basement fire caused damage to a Marshall business Thursday morning. Traffic on East College Drive was temporarily redirected, while Marshall firefighters parked a fire engine on the street and hooked hoses up to a nearby hydrant. Marshall Fire Chief Quentin Brunsvold said there ...

The Easter holiday is still a little way off, but celebrations are getting an early start in Lyon County. Beginning this weekend, events like Easter egg hunts and other spring activities are planned in Marshall and surrounding areas. The list of activities starting off Saturday and Sunday ...

MARSHALL — Starting less than a month from now, new identification requirements will kick in for people taking domestic flights in the U.S. As the May 7 deadline gets closer, there’s been an increase in people getting REAL ID cards at the Lyon County Government Center. “Almost everyone ...

WOOD LAKE — The Wood Lake Community Fair is 84 years old this year, with the celebration scheduled Monday through Wednesday, August 18-20. It’s the only town celebration in the area that’s not held on a weekend and there’s a very practical reason for that, according to Donna Ricke, ...