BLOOMINGTON — Dean Lensing, age 70, of Bloomington, MN, died peacefully surrounded by family on Monday August 17th, 2026, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice House in St Paul. Services will be held at St Edwards Catholic Church in Bloomington on August 25th with visitation from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ...
MOUNT TABOR, Israel (AP) — Sister Mayela wears her black veil and habit as she walks to work near where another Catholic nun was violently attacked in Jerusalem’s Old City — but she’s now accompanied by a Jewish volunteer for protection. Many Christians in Israel, who make up less than 2% of the country’s population, are worried visible signs of their faith will draw harassment, which has increased as multiple conflicts grip the region. “I’m scared after the sister was beat up,” said Sister Mayela, a Mexican nun who’s lived in Jerusalem on and off for more than two ...
Sept. 4 vs BLHS, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at Cedar Mountain, 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at GHEC, 7 p.m. Sept. 26 vs New Ulm Cathedral, 3 p.m. Oct. 2 at Renville County West, 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at Nicollet, 7 p.m. Sept. 14 vs RRC, 7 p.m. Sept. 20 vs Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda, 7 p.m.
Sept. 4 at MCC, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at YME, 7 p.m. Sept. 18 vs Lac que Parle Valley, 7 p.m. Sept 25 vs Springfield, 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at Canby, 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at MACCRAY, 7 p.m. Oct 14 vs Lakeview, 7 p.m. Oct 21 vs Minneota, 7 p.m.
MARSHALL — Expectations are once again high for Southwest Minnesota State University volleyball, and the Mustangs will have plenty of opportunities to prove themselves early in the 2026 season. SMSU has won at least 20 matches in 21 of the last 22 seasons, establishing itself as one of the ...
The Independent calendar lists upcoming meetings, facility hours and events in and around Marshall. To have your group’s events listed, email the information to news@marshallindependent.com or submit the information to our virtual newsroom. Today Marshall Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Schwan’s parking lot, 200 South A Street. AA (Book study), 8 a.m., Open Door Church, 77 North Bruce Street. Lyon County Democrats campaign office open 9 a.m. to noon, 105 East Main Street, Marshall. Marshall-Lyon County Library, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 201 C St. Lyon County Museum, noon-4 p.m., ...
