MARSHALL — Cozy and colorful were the two themes in the front windows at the Graceful Marilyn Quilt Shoppe this Christmas. And they definitely caught the eyes of voters in a Marshall downtown storefront contest. On Friday, Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce staff presented Graceful Marilyn ...
MARSHALL — The Marshall Public School Board approved a final list of district cuts to take place next school year as the result of the failed referendum at Tuesday’s board meeting. The list of cuts will reduce the district’s expenditures by a minimum of $1.8 million for 2026-27 with ...
Minnesota state Sen. Gary Dahms, R-Redwood Falls, has announced that he will not be seeking re-election this year. In a Thursday news release, Dahms said he will be stepping down at the end of his Senate term. “When I first ran for the Minnesota Senate, I said that when I was elected, I would serve 10 years. This year will be my 16th year. After careful consideration and discussion with my family, I’ve decided not to seek reelection when my term ends in 2026. I believe it’s time to give others the opportunity to serve in the Senate. Representing the people of Senate District 15, ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
