LYND — Reindeer might be part of Christmas stories and music, but many Minnesotans haven’t had a chance to see a reindeer up close. That was part of the draw for visitors to a rural Lynd farm over the weekend. Kids and families stood by the fence around Red Stable Reindeer’s pen to ...

MARSHALL — The chance to have fun and make friends was something worth traveling for, area cribbage fans said. “It’s like having another family,” said JoEllen Froseth. Froseth, a Sioux Falls resident, said cribbage fans manage to find places to play all around the country. Last ...

MARSHALL — It takes many hands to help transform Independence Park into a winter wonderland each year. And even once the strings of holiday lights and decorations around the park are in place, volunteers are still a crucial part of what makes Light Up the Night work, area residents ...

Photo by Dwayne Black Fans at Southwest Minnesota State University were getting into the holiday spirit between Saturday’s men’s and women’s basketball games. Kids had a chance to meet Santa Claus (above), and enjoy treats and a coloring activity. Having a meet-and-greet with Santa is a ...

CURRIE — A Minneota man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 59 west of Currie Monday morning, the Minnesota State Patrol said. Dennis Keith Kor, 58, died in the crash, the State Patrol said. A 61-year-old Tyler man was also taken to Sanford Sioux Falls with life-threatening ...

BALATON — A rural Balaton man was arrested in connection with a hit and run incident that injured a pedestrian Saturday night, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. The incident is still under investigation, the Sheriff’s Office said. Around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, the Sheriff’s ...