MARSHALL — The Marshall Public School District held its March session of the Tiger Spotlight at Monday night’s school board meeting, which is a monthly tradition that honors a Student of the Month from each school site. Students are nominated by teacher and staff, who submit a bio about ...
MARSHALL — The Lyon County Historical Society is being recognized for work done to improve the Lyon County Museum’s storage area. This week, the Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums announced that the Historical Society will be one of the recipients of the 2026 Minnesota History ...
MARSHALL — Rechargeable batteries from items like laptops have started a half-dozen fires at the Lyon County landfill, Lyon County Environmental Administrator Roger Schroeder said. This week, Schroeder asked Lyon County Commissioners if they would consider imposing a fee or fine to help prevent the problem. “They’re already banned from the landfill, but it seems like there’s just too many individuals that are negligent or unaware of the hazard that they pose,” Schroeder said of rechargeable batteries. “It is something that we need to address.” In discussion, ...
MARSHALL — When he started planning his Eagle Scout project, Josh Michals said he knew he wanted to do something to support members of the military. It turned out, he didn’t have to look far from home to help. On Friday, Michals and a group of volunteers gathered to pack cloth bags with ...
MANKATO.— As energy costs continue to challenge agricultural operations across Minnesota, some farmers are turning to small-scale wind turbines as a solution for reducing expenses and achieving greater energy independence. At the 2026 Minnesota Ag Expo, Bergey Windpower showcased wind ...
NEW ULM - Minnesota United Against Domestic Violence is hosting a special bowling fundraiser 1p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Concordia Lanes to benefit the families of Tabitha Trescott and Justin Reinarts. In November, Trescott and Reinarts were killed in Hanska through an act of domestic violence. Trescott was the mother of two boys and Reinarts was the father of two sons. The fundraiser will provide funds to both families. The fundraiser will include bowling, a plant sale and silent auction. During the event, guests may bowl for $5 per game with 60% of the proceeds going to ...
