MARSHALL — The Marshall Independent was among the Minnesota newspapers recognized in the Minnesota Newspaper Association’s 2024-25 Better Newspaper Contest. The Independent received a total of seven awards, which were presented Jan. 29 at the MNA’s annual convention. Among multi-day ...
MADELIA MN — A vehicle accident near the House of Print facility late Wednesday afternoon forced the cancellation of Thursday’s print edition after a utility pole was destroyed, cutting power to the facility for 14 hours. The collision, which occurred shortly before 5 p.m. Wednesday, ...
MARSHALL — The Marshall Economic Development Authority and the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership are looking at working together to build new affordable homes on the west side of Marshall. Later this month, the EDA will hold a public hearing on the proposed sale of four lots to the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership. “It’s an opportunity for us to bring some more single-family housing online,” said Marshall EDA Director Lauren Deutz. The Marshall EDA currently owns 13 residential lots in the Parkway II Addition, which is located near Channel Parkway on the west ...
The hills around Golden Gate Campground will be alive with the sound of revving snowmobile engines Saturday. After two mild winters with lack of snow, the River Valley Dutchmen Snowmobile Hillclimb Side By Side Hill Drags return to 30170 Golden Gate Road, several miles north of Sleepy ...
MARSHALL — This week is the opportunity for True Light Christian School students to take their own written plays and turn it into full production open to the public, as the school hosts its annual dinner theater today and Friday night. This year’s theater show is titled, “Watch Out! ...
HENDRICKS — For decades, ice fishing has brought people together on Lake Hendricks. Organizers of the annual Hendricks ice fishing derby say things are looking good to continue the tradition this weekend. “We’re hoping for a really good turnout,” said Greg Pearson of the Lake Hendricks Improvement Association. With a mild weather forecast for this weekend, organizers are anticipating hundreds of people on the lake. Plus, Pearson said, “The fishing has been really good.” The walleye and perch have been biting, he said. Pearson said this year is the 48th annual ice fishing ...
