MARSHALL — Saturday marked a memorable day for hundreds of students who walked across the stage to complete a years-long journey and graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University in the 58th commencement. 370 students participated in Saturday’s ceremony, both undergraduate and ...
LYND — As the Lynd Public School District faces current financial challenges, community members addressed the board Monday night to voice their thoughts and concerns. Popular topics from the public included financial transparency and questions regarding recent staffing decisions. The room packed up quickly with staff and community members to observe and participate in the public forum. Around nine people were welcomed to speak to the board during the public forum session, and were held to a three-minute speaking time. At the end of the meeting, the board approved a list of action ...
MARSHALL — Decorating for holidays is something that Marshall businesses have done for many years. And as the United States’ 250th anniversary gets closer, organizers of a downtown business event are hoping it will be a unique opportunity for shops to get creative. Earlier this month the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce announced it will be holding a storefront decoration competition in connection with the 250th anniversary. “As we look ahead to a very special summer, we’re excited to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in a big way right here in downtown,” Chamber event ...
MARSHALL — It was easy to see how participation had grown at the Avera Race Against Cancer event in Marshall, organizers said. In 2025, when participants gathered to warm up before the race, they made a circle around the basketball court at Independence Park. One year later, the crowd ...
IVANHOE — The service of veterans like Lois Widmark had a profound impact on the world, Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs Commissioner Brad Lindsay said. As a young woman, Widmark enlisted in the Navy WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) and served as a code-breaker ...
MARSHALL — Southwest Minnesota State University held its 58th commencement on Saturday, where 370 students walked the stage and were celebrated by friends and family for their graduation. There were 530 students eligible to walk. Photos taken by Samantha Davis
