MARSHALL — On Monday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced $4 million in new funding for food shelves, as thousands of Minnesotans face the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November. Nicole Knobloch, food and nutrition manager at United Community Action ...

TRACY — A Minnesota family with connections to the Tracy area returned to southwest Minnesota over the weekend. The main goal of the trip was to present financial gifts to two area museums, but Chanhassen resident Sid Lindmark said it was also a chance to learn some family history. “This ...

MARSHALL — Expanding its outdoor creativity and opportunities for students, Marshall’s True Light Christian School officially opened a new playground Friday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony, celebrating the end of a long process with kids eagerly waiting around. “When I started ...

MARSHALL — The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office plans to appeal a judge’s rulings regarding a lawsuit against the owners of the Broadmoor Valley mobile home park in Marshall, a spokesperson said Friday. In September, Lyon County District Court Judge Tricia Zimmer denied a motion ...

MARSHALL — Two Lyon County fire departments were in the spotlight last week as both the Marshall and Tracy fire chiefs received statewide honors. “This is a huge shining star for Lyon County,” said Marshall Fire Chief Quentin Brunsvold. Brunsvold and Tracy Fire Chief Dale Johnson III ...

NEW ULM — The final award of the 2025 ArtScape Juried Art Show was awarded this week. The painting “Night Stroll” by artist John Munson received the People’s Choice Award. ArtScape is an annual juried art show hosted by The Grand Center for Arts and Culture. This year 107 original ...