MARSHALL — Southwest Minnesota State University is starting off the new school year with record-breaking numbers, and has officially seen the largest total-headcount enrollment in institutional history as the 2025-26 school year has gotten underway. SMSU interim president Dr. David Jones ...

MARSHALL — John Full said one of the fun things about his work has been getting to know generations of customers. “We have relationships with grandparents, parents, children and even grandchildren,” said Full, the owner of Marcotte Jewelry in Marshall. “It’s very cool that ...

MARSHALL — The upper level of the Individualized Learning Building at Southwest Minnesota State University filled up with students, faculty and community supporters to celebrate the grand opening of the School of Education’s new Center for Learning Innovation Wednesday evening. The space ...

MARSHALL — An educator position at the Lyon County Extension office could potentially be cut for budgetary reasons, Lyon County commissioners said this week. After hearing an update on Extension activities at Tuesday’s commissioner meeting, Commissioner Gary Crowley told Youth ...

MARSHALL — It started as a way for Marshall residents to help manage the leaves that pile up in their yards every fall, Larry Magrath said. But after 20 years, Magrath said it was time for his Curbside Vac service to pass to new owners. “I really appreciate someone local wanting to take ...

MARSHALL — Marshall Public School officials held an informational session hosted by the chamber Wednesday afternoon to further discuss the upcoming voter-led $2 million, 10-year operating referendum. A few community members brought up questions regarding enrollment, tax impact and classroom ...