Deer numbers in Minnesota were looking good for last week’s firearm hunting opener. Paul Burr, acting big game program coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said so far, the deer harvest this year was about 7% above last year’s harvest. “We’ve had two very ...

Photo by Samantha Davis Students at Park Side Elementary in Marshall got a special visit from live reindeer Friday morning to learn hands-on about the Sami culture and the importance of reindeer. Dan and Kelly Pochardt from Red Stable Reindeer brought in two reindeers, Stella and Mika, with ...

FAIRMONT – With the last penny minted on Wednesday, officials in Fairmont are keeping an eye on a penny shortage and what it would mean for the community. Pennies will still be legal and usable tender, but with pennies no longer being produced, it will become increasingly difficult to ...

MARSHALL — Emergencies on the water don’t often happen in the city of Marshall. But it’s still crucial to be prepared when they do, local responders said. This fall, the Marshall Department of Public Safety gained some new tools to help them stay prepared. The department announced ...

MARSHALL — There have been both major rain events and lots of street construction in Marshall over the past few years. As a result, it might be time to update Marshall’s stormwater models, city staff said this week. The updates can help staff figure out where possible future drainage ...

MARSHALL — There are many factors that contribute to food insecurity — low wages, unemployment, economic shifts, and high cost of living. Hy-Vee, a local grocery store, is hoping to help lessen food scarcity in the community. “Food scarcity is an every day concern,” said Jeff ...