MARSHALL — Organizations that provide crime victim services in Minnesota are bracing for a potential 20% cut in available state funding. “It is concerning. These are essential services,” said Carrie Buddy, executive director of New Horizons Crisis Center. Becci ten Bensel, executive ...

MANKATO – Dumont farmer Tom Frisch continues to embrace a greater role as a national farmer leader. In early February 2026, Frisch was reappointed by the USDA to serve a three-year term on the United Soybean Board (USB). “I’m honored to represent Minnesota on USB. We have a lot of ...

MARSHALL — The table was set with colorful dishes at Boulder Creek Assisted Living. But the 11 guests who took their seats Thursday morning weren’t just there to have lunch. Before the start of the meal, Boulder Creek assisted living director Jan Mason went over a recipe and tips for making ...

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 ...