MARSHALL — The 2026 bonding bill that the Minnesota state legislature passed this week will help with facilities updates at Southwest Minnesota State University, as well as infrastructure improvements in several area communities. SMSU will receive $1.2 million in state bonding dollars, ...

On Sunday, the Marshall Academy of Dance Presented its 2026 Spring Recital Showcase. The showcase included a variety of dancers from duets, small groups and large groups across age groups from 4 to 18. In the photo at right, the Jr team competition small group with Adilyn Peterson, Arianna ...

GRANITE FALLS — The top-seeded Yellow Medicine East softball team opened up the postseason with two dominant victories in the Section 3A Tournament on Tuesday. The Sting took down No. 8 Ortonville 11-0 in mercy-rule in the first round, and defeated No. 4 MACCRAY 15-4 in the second round ...

WABASSO — Aylah Jenniges’ perfection on the mound and the Wabasso softball team’s consistency at the plate led the Rabbits to a pair of wins to kick off the Section 3A softball tournament. Entering the postseason as the top seed in the South bracket, Wabasso routed Murray County Central ...

MARSHALL — The candidate filing period opens this week in Minnesota for national, state, county and some local offices. In Lyon County, the list of races includes U.S. Congressional and state Legislature seats, Minnesota state offices, county commissioner seats, and county offices like the ...

COTTONWOOD — As graduation approached for the Lakeview High School class of 2026, valedictorian Gideon Basel said it was a time for reflection on their years together at school. “Remember the good old days, but also recognize the good new days. Although this chapter of our story is ending, ...