MARSHALL – United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN) is thrilled to introduce the first-ever RADIO-A-THON, a day-long event in partnership with Marshall Radio. Inspired by the United Way Tele-a-thons of the past, this special broadcast will take place on February 19 from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Listeners can tune in to Marshall Radio for inspiring stories from community partners, board members, and special guests who are making a difference. The event aims to bring the community together, highlight impactful local initiatives, and encourage support for UWSWMN’s mission. The RADIO-A-THON will take place on February 19 from 7:00 AM to 4:00 [...]

Minnesotans who need assistance filing their taxes can now access more than 200 free tax preparation sites across the state. These Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites are open through April 15th to help eligible taxpayers navigate the filing process. "You have to meet one of four qualifications," said Department of Revenue Commissioner Paul Marquart. "So you have to be 60 years of age or older, be a person with a disability, speak limited or no English, and or have an annual income of $67,000 or less." Marquart emphasized the importance of these free tax prep sites, noting that they provide [...]

SAINT PAUL -- A bill that would provide a property tax exemption for American Legion halls and VFW posts received a hearing in front of a Minnesota House panel. Supporters say the measure is critical to keeping these community hubs open. Minnesota American Legion Department Commander Carl Moon emphasized the role these halls play beyond just social gathering spaces. "We prop up small local nonprofits, providing important community services, including youth sports, addressing food insecurities and homelessness, and funding public safety equipment. These are important gaps filled that the federal, state, and local governments cannot address," said Moon. With many American [...]

Love is in the air near the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Eagle Cam, as a pair of eagles have been actively preparing for nesting season. Elizabeth Nault-Maurer with the Nongame Wildlife Program says the pair has been busy in the mornings, bringing sticks and grasses to their nest. "It looks like they're getting ready to begin their sort of breeding season and their nesting season," said Nault-Maurer. "So there's been a lot of activity in mornings on the Eagle Cam where they're bringing sticks and grasses into the nest and doing some of what we affectionately call nestoration." However, [...]

WASHINGTON D.C. – The Senate has unanimously passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) aimed at protecting individuals from the nonconsensual publication of explicit images, including AI-generated deepfakes. The legislation criminalizes the dissemination of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII) and mandates that online platforms remove such content within 48 hours of a victim’s request. “We must provide victims of online abuse with the legal protections they need when intimate images are shared without their consent, especially now that deepfakes are creating horrifying new opportunities for abuse,” said Senator Klobuchar. “Passing [...]

MARSHALL – The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is set to begin tree and brush removal along Highway 19 in Marshall within the next two weeks in preparation for a major reconstruction project starting in May. The clearing work is expected to be completed by March 31. Travel Impacts: Drivers may experience shoulder and lane closures. Flaggers may direct traffic during cleanup efforts. Motorists are urged to slow down and stay alert for workers and heavy equipment. The tree removal is necessary along select areas from Marlene Street to the Bruce Street intersection to accommodate construction and sidewalk improvements while minimizing disruption [...]

SAINT PAUL – Minnesota’s snowplows have new names for the winter. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) announced the eight winning names in its annual Name a Snowplow contest, with "We’re Off To See The Blizzard" and "Anthony Sledwards" among the top picks.  Governor Tim Walz and MnDOT Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger revealed the winners, chosen from nearly 23,500 votes. The contest highlights both the creativity of Minnesotans and the work of the state’s 1,600 snowplow drivers.  Winning Names and Their Districts:  We’re Off To See The Blizzard – Southwest Minnesota  Snowtorious B.I.G. – West Central Minnesota  Plowabunga! – Southeast Minnesota  Anthony [...]

SAINT PAUL – Minnesota Housing has filed a lawsuit against Schierholz & Associates, Inc., the owner of Broadmoor Valley manufactured home park in Marshall, seeking to prevent its closure in December 2025. The suit, filed in Ramsey County District Court, alleges that Schierholz is violating a grant agreement tied to $500,000 in state funding by attempting to shutter the park and by raising lot rents beyond agreed limits. Under the terms of the 2022 grant agreement through Minnesota Housing’s Manufactured Home Community Redevelopment Program, Schierholz committed to maintaining Broadmoor Valley as an affordable manufactured home park for 25 years. However, the [...]

MINNEOTA – Voters in the Minneota Public School District rejected both bond referendum questions on the February 11, 2025, ballot. The measures, which aimed to address facility improvements, failed by narrow margins. According to unofficial results, Question 1 received 428 votes in favor (49.2%) and 442 against (50.8%). Question 2 fared worse, with 375 votes in favor (43.2%) and 494 opposed (56.8%). Despite the setback, district officials emphasized their commitment to exploring alternative solutions. "We remain committed to finding acceptable long-term solutions for our facilities that benefit our students, staff, and community residents," the district stated following the vote. Officials will [...]

COTTONWOOD – Three people were injured after a three-vehicle collision on Tuesday near Cottonwood, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 1:25 Tuesday afternoon, a 2013 Peterbilt semi and trailer was traveling southbound on Highway 23, a 2013 Chevy Silverado was traveling eastbound on County Road 10, and a 2016 GMC Canyon was traveling southbound on Highway 23 when the vehicles collided in the intersection.  The driver of the Peterbilt, 44-year-old Travis Downing of Minneota, and the driver of the GMC, 19-year-old Taiven Isaackson of Cottonwood, each sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to the Marshall hospital. The driver of [...]