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Marshall residents travel to anti-trump rallies

Thousands of people around Minnesota showed up at protests of President Donald Trump and his administration on Saturday – and the crowds included area residents. Marshall residents said Monday that they traveled to rallies like one held in Willmar to make themselves heard. “It is not a ...

‘85 years combined’

MARSHALL — The Mortland family of Marshall has given over eight decades of employment to Southwest Minnesota State University, led by the two current longest-serving university employees, Jim and Mary Mortland. “We've seen a lot of people come and go, and retire. It’s hard to believe, ...

Changes ahead at Slayton printing plant

SLAYTON — The owners of a Slayton printing plant are phasing out traditional newspaper press equipment, and cutting some jobs. At the same time, several area newspapers printed at the plant will also be transitioning over to a new style, and being printed on new digital printing equipment. ...

Minnesota interlibrary loan program at risk

MARSHALL — Readers in southwest Minnesota check out thousands of books a year through statewide interlibrary loan services, said Plum Creek Library System Director Elizabeth Hoffman. But Hoffman said she and other Minnesota regional library directors are wondering how long that will last, ...

New restaurant brings flavors of Honduras

MARSHALL — A formerly vacant restaurant in Marshall is open with new owners — and they’re serving up food with flavors from Honduras. On Friday, Swany Ramos Castillo, one of the owners of Sazón Catracho, said she felt “very happy” to be able to serve customers. Speaking to the ...

Celebrating community – and Danish culture

TYLER — One of the best things about Tyler’s Aebleskiver Days is how it brings people together, Diane Borresen said. The festival’s focus on Danish food and traditions has turned out to have a strong draw. “It’s the Danish community we have here,” Borresen said. Visitors have come ...