MARSHALL, Minn. — About 1,000 customers served by Marshall Municipal Utilities lost power early Tuesday morning after a main distribution feeder switch failed. According to MMU Electric Operations Manager Tony Mead, the outage began around 3:20 a.m. and power was restored to all affected customers by approximately 5:00 a.m. The failed switch was located near East Lyon Street and Jewett Street. Four MMU workers responded, troubleshot the issue, isolated the failed switch, and rerouted power to affected areas using other distribution feeders. The damaged switch was replaced and the system was fully reenergized by about 8:00 a.m. The outage was MMU's [...]

IVANHOE, Minn. — The community is invited to support the fight against cancer during the 3rd Annual Ivanhoe Community Pork Chop Supper on Thursday, July 9, at Gilson Field in Ivanhoe.  The fundraiser will serve meals from 5 to 7:30 p.m., or until the food is gone. A free will donation will be accepted, with a suggested minimum donation of $15.  All proceeds will benefit the Lincoln County Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.  The menu includes pork chops, hot dogs, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, ice cream, pop and water.  Organizers encourage community members to attend and support the local Relay for Life effort.  [...]

EDGERTON, Minn. — The 76th Annual Edgerton Dutch Festival returns Thursday through Saturday, July 9-11, with three days of family-friendly activities, entertainment and community events. The festival begins Thursday with food trucks, inflatables, midway carnival games, an Art Bus, a Touch-a-Truck event, a Just For Kix dance performance and a Movie in the Park. A pickleball tournament will also be held throughout the weekend with pre-registration required. Friday's highlights include the Dutch Festival Parade, with lineup at 5 p.m. and the parade stepping off at 6 p.m. The evening continues with the Great Frontier Bull Ride at 8 p.m., followed by [...]

MARSHALL, Minn. — Nominations are now open for the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce's annual "Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota" contest, which recognizes innovative products manufactured across the state. Among last year's top four finalists was ATZ Manufacturing's Trackchair®, built in Marshall. The all-terrain mobility chair advanced to the final round of the 2025 competition. The contest is open to any product manufactured in Minnesota by a business that has been operating for at least two years. Companies do not need to be members of the Minnesota Chamber to participate. Nominations are being accepted through Aug. 14. The top 32 products will [...]

Farmer out standing in his field. SLAYTON, Minn. — A free Farm Transition and Estate Planning Workshop will be held Wednesday, July 29, at the Murray County 4-H Building in Slayton.  Hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension and the Murray County Farmers Union, the workshop runs from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. Topics include farm succession, estate and retirement planning, business structures, and family communication. Coffee, rolls, and lunch will be provided at no cost.  Registration is required by Monday, July 27. To register, call the Murray County Extension Office at 507-836-6927 [...]

(Undated) – The Redwood County Sheriff's Office is investigating two reports of damaged mailboxes in Sundown and Brookville townships. Deputies say the incidents were reported Sunday after someone allegedly placed fireworks inside the mailboxes and ignited them, causing significant damage. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incidents to contact the Redwood County Sheriff's Office at 507-637-4036. The case remains under investigation. 

MARSHALL, Minn. — The Minnesota State Patrol is increasing enforcement across the state today as Fourth of July travel begins, with troopers urging motorists to slow down, buckle up and eliminate distractions behind the wheel. Sgt. Eric Ossefort said 154 people have died on Minnesota roads through June 21, matching the total at the same point last year. Speed, distracted driving, impairment and failure to wear seat belts continue to be the leading factors in fatal crashes. "The easiest thing you can do when you get in your vehicle is make sure that we're putting that seat belt on before we [...]

CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Minn. — A Chippewa County judge has sentenced Jacory Dante McCalpin to 1,276 months, or more than 106 years, in prison following his conviction on 27 counts of criminal sexual conduct and stalking. A jury found McCalpin guilty on all 27 charges in April, including multiple counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Jurors also found aggravating factors on 21 of the counts. According to prosecutors, McCalpin sexually and physically assaulted the victim over a two-and-a-half-year period between July 2022 and December 2023. Authorities said he repeatedly recorded the assaults and used the videos to blackmail the victim into performing [...]

MILROY, Minn. — A Lucan woman was injured after a one-vehicle crash on Tuesday in Redwood County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At 6:17 Tuesday evening, a 2009 Chevy Impala was traveling eastbound on Highway 68 in Westline Township when it left the roadway, struck a sign, re-entered the roadway and entered the other ditch.  The driver of the Chevy, 73-year-old Sandra Witzke of Lucan, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Avera Marshall Hospital.   Assistance was provided by the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office, Milroy First Responders, and Wabasso Ambulance. 

MARSHALL, Minn. — As Independence Day celebrations begin across southwest Minnesota, Lyon County Sheriff Eric Wallen is reminding residents to celebrate safely, whether they're watching fireworks, traveling or spending time on the water. Wallen said many communities offer professional fireworks displays that provide a safe way to celebrate, but residents should remember that not all fireworks are legal for private use in Minnesota. "The good rule of thumb is if it goes in the air or explodes or blows up, that would be illegal for private use in Minnesota," Wallen said. "People here can have sparklers or things that stay on [...]