MARSHALL — When people think of tuba music, what often comes to mind is the “oompah” parts of polkas. But low brass instruments are capable of a lot more, Southwest Minnesota State University band director John Ginocchio told an audience at campus Saturday. “A lot of this event is ...

MARSHALL — Emergency responders helped make the holidays merry for area families this weekend. On Sunday, young people teamed up with law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical responders to go shopping for gifts for their families. “Every year, we’re excited,” Ryan ...

MARSHALL — Liam and Emma were many people’s top picks for baby names over the past year, according to area hospitals. Other popular names for babies born in 2025 included Lainey and Noah. This week, both the Avera Health and Sanford Health systems each released the top five most popular ...

TAUNTON — Richard Pesek has been raising cattle in southwest Minnesota for about 50 years. But in that time, he’s also been busy working to help promote and support the state’s beef industry. Last week, the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association named Pesek, a Taunton resident, as the ...

A southwest Minnesota woman was honored for her quick actions when a man and a dog went through the ice on Cottonwood Lake last winter. Last week, the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association presented Catie Dahl with a Life Saving Award, during their annual winter conference. “I’m truly honored ...

MARSHALL — Southwest Minnesota is in for more wintry weather this weekend, starting with chances for ice and a couple inches of snow today. The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for parts of the region including Lincoln, Pipestone and Rock counties, due to possible ...