In January, Boulder Estates Executive Director Jim Knudson first got the news that he would be receiving a statewide leadership award. On Feb. 10, Knudson formally received LeadingAge Minnesota’s 2026 Outstanding Leadership Award. “Jim is widely respected for his open-door leadership ...
MARSHALL — The Southwest Figure Skating Club is celebrating a special year, and will be hosting its annual ice show next week for its 30th anniversary. This year’s show surrounds the theme of Blades & Beats, and will honor past and current skaters of the club while inspiring the future. ...
MARSHALL — A photo can capture a moment, but it can also be used to tell a story. Photographer Beth Stahn said storytelling is a big part of her work, which is now on display at the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council gallery on Third Street. “I kind of lean into the surreal,” Stahn said ...
GRANITE FALLS — They help people in crisis and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. But at a recent training event, members of regional advocacy groups also focused on how to support their own workers’ wellbeing. This week, about 20 advocates with WoMen’s Rural Advocacy Programs, and Safe Avenues of Willmar, took part in a regional training workshop in Granite Falls. The training focused on understanding how trauma and chronic stress can affect advocates and organizations. “Any type of social work profession has a higher rate of burnout for employees,” said ...
MARSHALL — The energy and eagerness was high Thursday afternoon at the Marshall Middle School in the auditorium, as students crowded in to hear the announcement of the sixth-grade students who won this year’s annual 4-Way Essay Contest hosted by the Marshall Rotary Club. Kasen ...
TYLER — Things are moving quickly for a new public library building in the city of Tyler. In the space of a few days, city officials went from approving a construction bid, to holding a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning. “Thank you for every second, every penny, every ounce of ...
