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Finalists named to fill SMSU president post

MARSHALL — The Minnesota State College and University system announced on Thursday the three finalists for the next Southwest Minnesota State University President. The new president is anticipated to begin duties on July 1. The three finalists interviewing for the position are Amy Clark, most recently coming from Nebraska Methodist College (NMC), Shadow Robinson from the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith and current SMSU interim president David Jones. Minnesota State is hoping to announce the hiring of a president in the near future, as the Board of Trustees is expected to hear ...

Minn. Ag Expo brings farmers, researchers, industry leaders together

MANKATO — The 2026 Minnesota Ag Expo brought together farmers, students, researchers and industry leaders for two days of learning, networking and discussion at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in downtown Mankato. The week began Monday with a Young & Emerging Farmers Reception, ...

Mayor confirms ICE activity in Marshall

MARSHALL — Marshall Mayor Bob Byrnes confirmed that there has been U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Marshall this week, during a video message released Friday morning. In the short video, Byrnes also called for local residents to respect differing views, and to show support for their neighbors and local law enforcement. “Unlike the Metro area, we have seen more limited activity, but we have seen activity from ICE in our community earlier this week,” Byrnes said. “There was some targeted activity, where they were looking for a small number of people ...

Cold lingers in SW MN

MARSHALL — Extreme cold set in across southwest Minnesota on Friday, with temperatures hitting a low of 20 degrees below zero, and wind chills forecast to hit about 25 below zero. But while the cold will stick around for the next few days, there will be a little less wind chill on Saturday and Sunday. “It will still be pretty cold. But the good news is, yes, there will be some wind, but we’re not expecting very strong wind,” said Matthew Meyers at the National Weather Service office in Sioux Falls. Due to the extreme cold, schools around the area closed down or held online ...

A surprise honor

MARSHALL — It was an unexpected moment. During a regular tenant council meeting at Boulder Estates. Executive Director Jim Knudson got the news he would be receiving a statewide leadership award. Boulder Estates staff and community supporters came in to cheer him on, carrying big ...

Another arctic blast slams SW MN

MARSHALL — Strong wind gusts and blowing snow reduced visibility at times around southwest Minnesota on Wednesday, as the region was in a blizzard warning. The weather closed Marshall area schools early and canceled some evening events. But while the winds gradually die down, extreme ...