MARSHALL — It wasn’t a typical anatomy lab. The small group of people gathered around a table at Southwest Minnesota State University were looking at a virtual cadaver — a life-size computerized image of a human body, on a special touch screen. As Kris Cleveland, associate professor ...

MARSHALL — Starting next week, a group of three electric providers will be holding public meetings about a proposed new 765-kilovolt transmission line project. The new power line project would run through southwest and southern Minnesota, connecting a substation near Brookings, S.D., with ...

MARSHALL — As the federal shutdown continues, it could leave thousands of Minnesotans without assistance for winter heating costs and repairs. It’s something that’s affecting households in southwest Minnesota, said United Community Action Partnership Executive Director Deb ...

NEW ULM — The weather forecast for the Nov. 8 Minnesota firearms deer hunting season opener looks favorable, according to New Ulm DNR Wildlife Manager Jeff Zajac. “If we get temperatures in the 40s and 50s, it should be ideal. A good, fall day makes it easier to stay in the deer blind ...

MARSHALL — The special election for the Marshall Public School District’s $2 million, 10-year operating referendum will be held on Tuesday. Community members can vote at Marshall Middle School from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., entering through the main doors. The Independent sat down with Marshall ...

SLAYTON — The Murray County Central school district is holding a vote for an operating levy increase, to revoke and replace the current referendum, on Tuesday in a special election. The district is asking Murray County residents to revoke the current referendum revenue of $625.69 per ...