MARSHALL — The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) visited Southwest Minnesota State University last Monday and Tuesday to evaluate the university on criteria for accreditation and other standards. The HLC is an agency that accredits degree-granting universities and reviews on a 10-year ...

TRACY — The vote for the $20 million bond referendum to expand the Russell-Tyler-Ruthton preschool to 12th grade facility did not pass in Tuesday’s election. According to unofficial votes Tuesday evening, 55.95% of votes are counting against the bond with 1,128 votes, while 44.05% voted ...

MARSHALL — Marshall’s current mayor and a newcomer to the Marshall City Council emerged as winners in contested council races Tuesday. Unofficial vote totals showed Mayor Bob Byrnes winning re-election against challenger Noel Ayala. In Marshall’s Ward 2 voting precinct, candidate Amanda ...

MARSHALL — Lyon County Commissioner Rick Anderson won re-election Tuesday in a contested race. According to unofficial vote totals, Anderson came out ahead in a close race against challenger Tom Chandler. Anderson received about 53% of the vote in Commissioner District 5, with 1,263 ...

MARSHALL — Matt Coleman, Mary Swanson and Timothy Van Moer have been elected to the Marshall School Board in the election held on Tuesday. According to unofficial vote totals, Coleman led with 3,861 votes, followed by Swanson with 2,852 and Van Moer with 2,590. Seats for the school board ...

MARSHALL — The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) visited Southwest Minnesota State University last Monday and Tuesday to evaluate the university on criteria for accreditation and other standards. The HLC is an agency that accredits degree-granting universities and reviews on a 10-year cycle, ...