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, ...

SPRING LAKE PARK — Returning to the state tournament as a team for the first time since 2018, the Marshall High School math team finished off its successful season with a trip to state at Spring Lake Park High School on March 10.  Competing in Class AA, Marshall finished in ninth place ...

MARSHALL — Starting next year, campers at Lyon County parks will need to go online, instead of making campsite payments with cash or check. This week, County Commissioners voted to make all campsites at Garvin Park and Twin Lakes Park available for online reservations. Lyon County Parks ...

BALATON — Brita Fricke has fond memories attending the Balaton Fun Fest as a youth with her friend Molly 11 years straight. Today, the Balaton Area Chamber of Commerce president now leads to organizing of the event. “And we get together now, we still kind of laugh .” Fricke said. “We ...

MARSHALL — Over the past couple of months, changes like an agency-wide reorganization have been announced at the Social Security Administration. While the SSA has said it plans to reduce its workforce by thousands of employees, the agency’s field office in Marshall is still providing ...

MARSHALL — Taking the stage for a pair of weekend shows, the Marshall Beats Program is back for its annual spring performances, and will be playing nearly 25 songs around this year’s theme, “Backstreet Beats.” The Beats Program has 68 students from sixth to 12th grade participating ...