MARSHALL — Southwest Minnesota has been hit by some blasts of cold and wintry weather in December. But although ice has formed on area lakes, it might still a bit early for ice fishing. “The ice hasn’t been super thick,” said Rick Konold, at Borch’s Sporting Goods in Marshall. ...

MARSHALL — Marshall area residents have been getting into the spirit of the holidays by decorating their homes and yards – and they’re helping raise money for charity too. As of Friday, more than 300 votes have been cast in the second annual Colors of Winter holiday home decorating ...

Photo by Samantha Davis Holy Redeemer kindergarten through eighth grade choir students performed a Christmas concert Wednesday evening in the school’s auditorium. The program was titled “The Incredible Adam Angel,” and the students entertained the crowd with a variety of holiday songs ...

MARSHALL — Lyon County commissioners were divided on whether to increase commissioner pay or per diem rates in 2026. After a couple of different proposals at this week’s county board meeting, commissioners voted 3-2 in favor of a 3% pay increase for next year, while leaving per diem ...

MARSHALL — The city of Marshall will have a levy increase for 2026, but a smaller one than what was proposed earlier this fall. On Tuesday, city council members voted to approve a levy increase of $10.51 million, which would be an increase of 6.59% from 2025. Back in September, Marshall ...

MARSHALL — The Marshall Public School Board approved a 0.50% district levy increase for payable 2026, equaling a net increase of around $40,000 for its total general fund. Marshall Director of Finance Sarah Kirchner gave the Truth in Taxation presentation at Monday’s school board ...