SLEEPY EYE — Trade policy and rising input costs were among concerns often mentioned by agriculture leaders and farmers at a Minnesota Farmers Union People’s Town Hall at Sleepy Eye Brewing Wednesday. Rising fuel costs got lots of attention. “Rising input costs are killing farmers. ...

MARSHALL — This week, Lyon County Commissioners approved some additional conditions on a permit for a gravel pit south of Ghent. Commissioners voted in favor of a permit with conditions including limits on when the gravel pit could operate, and calling for dust control spray on the road ...

MARSHALL — It’s not always easy to for people in rural areas to get the kind of mental health care or other supports they need. The organizers of an upcoming regional conference in Marshall say that can also be a challenge for neurodivergent adults. On April 9, the National Alliance on ...

MARSHALL — The Marshall Public School District held its March session of the Tiger Spotlight at Monday night’s school board meeting, which is a monthly tradition that honors a Student of the Month from each school site. Students are nominated by teacher and staff, who submit a bio about ...

MANKATO.— As energy costs continue to challenge agricultural operations across Minnesota, some farmers are turning to small-scale wind turbines as a solution for reducing expenses and achieving greater energy independence. At the 2026 Minnesota Ag Expo, Bergey Windpower showcased wind ...

MARSHALL — The Lyon County Historical Society is being recognized for work done to improve the Lyon County Museum’s storage area. This week, the Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums announced that the Historical Society will be one of the recipients of the 2026 Minnesota History ...