MARSHALL — Construction crews are expected to continue making progress this week on the Highway 19 reconstruction project in Marshall, weather permitting. Between Main Street and the Liberty Park Bridge, concrete paving, ADA accessibility improvements, sidewalk installation and underground electrical work for street lighting will continue. Crews are also scheduled to begin installing streetlight foundations and setting poles. At the Main Street and East College Drive intersection, concrete paving is expected to continue while ADA and sidewalk work gets underway. Signal system foundation work and installation of traffic signal loops are scheduled to be completed, and crews plan to install the [...]

GRANITE FALLS, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation has temporarily closed the Minnesota River Bridge on Highway 212 in Granite Falls beginning Monday, June 8, as crews begin resurfacing work on the structure. The bridge, located just east of Highway 23, is expected to remain closed for approximately two weeks. Traffic is being detoured via Highways 212, 7 and 23. MnDOT said the closure is necessary because vibrations from vehicle traffic would interfere with the setting and hardening of new concrete placed on the bridge. The closure is the first of two planned shutdowns as part of the project. The [...]

RUSSELL, Minn. — Two Marshall people were injured in a two-vehicle collision on Saturday near Russell, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At 4:03 Saturday afternoon, a 2007 GMC Yukon and a 2018 Toyota Tundra were traveling westbound on Highway 23 when they collided.  The driver of the GMC, 69-year-old Deborah Newton, and her passenger, 70-year-old Michael Newton, both from Marshall, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to the Avera Marshall Hospital.   The driver of the Toyota, 22-year-old Evan Johnson of Le Mars, IA, was not injured.  Assistance was provided by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Russell Fire Department, Marshall North Ambulance, and [...]

MINNEOTA, Minn. — A Minneota man was pronounced dead following a two-vehicle collision on Friday afternoon on Highway 68 in Lyon County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At 2:24 Friday afternoon, a 2018 GMC Terrain and a 2006 Chevy Corvette were traveling eastbound on Highway 68 when the two vehicles collided.  The driver of the Chevy, 76-year-old Edward Lozinksi of Minneota, was pronounced dead at the scene.   The driver of the GMC, 21-year-old Hailey Pederson of Echo, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Avera Marshall ER.   Assistance was provided by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Minneota Fire Department & First Responders, and Marshall North Ambulance. 

MARSHALL — Southwest Minnesota lawmakers Sen. Gary Dahms and Rep. Chris Swedzinski are reflecting on their years of public service and thanking constituents as they prepare to leave the Minnesota Legislature. In a joint message to residents, Dahms, a Republican from Redwood Falls, and Swedzinski, a Republican from Ghent, said it has been a privilege to represent southwestern Minnesota and advocate for the region's communities. The legislators noted that a series of town hall meetings held throughout their districts since 2011 concluded with meetings on May 27. Neither lawmaker is seeking re-election. “We are so thankful for the constituents who attended [...]

The Minnesota Department of Revenue is notifying homeowners about a one-time increase of nearly 15% to 2025 Homestead Credit Refunds, following tax legislation approved by the Minnesota Legislature and signed by Gov. Tim Walz in May. Homeowners who have already filed for a 2025 Homestead Credit Refund do not need to take any action. The department will automatically adjust eligible returns and add the increase to refunds. Taxpayers should not amend their returns, and no notification letters will be sent. The Department of Revenue is updating its online filing system to reflect the increase. Homeowners who file before mid-July will have [...]

As wildlife becomes more active across Minnesota during the summer months, experts with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are encouraging residents to take steps to reduce conflicts with animals. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Damage Specialist Brandon Kaiser said proactive measures can help improve safety, reduce stress, and prevent costly damage. "Taking steps to mitigate wildlife conflict can help alleviate stress. It can increase safety. Sometimes it's a financial benefit, sometimes it's a loss to your crops or physical damage to your property, especially in commercial agriculture," Kaiser said. Kaiser noted that hunting and trapping remain important tools for managing wildlife [...]

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Individual event tickets for WWE's SummerSlam 2026 at U.S. Bank Stadium go on sale today, Monday, June 8, at 10 a.m.  through Ticketmaster. The two-night event will be held Aug. 1-2 in Minneapolis and marks the first WWE stadium event ever hosted in the city. It is also the first WWE Premium Live Event in Minneapolis since TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs in 2019. Organizers expect SummerSlam, one of WWE's largest annual events, to draw thousands of visitors to the Twin Cities and provide a significant economic boost to the region. WWE and Minnesota Sports and Events also [...]

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — The infamous Corpse Flower known as Horace has fully bloomed at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, drawing visitors eager to experience one of the world's rarest—and smelliest—plants. Horace, which first bloomed in 2024 after arriving at Como in 2019, opened Sunday and is expected to remain in bloom for only a few days. Native to Indonesia, the Corpse Flower is known for emitting a powerful odor resembling rotting flesh. "It's a terrible smell, honestly, been compared to hot, stinky garbage," said horticulturalist Jennifer Love. "The plant has a strategy of trying to attract pollinators that would [...]

MARSHALL — Community members are invited to take part in “The Declaration of Independence and Liberty, Then and Now: A Community Conversation” on Tuesday at the Lyon County Museum in Marshall. The event is presented by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Lyon County Museum, Braver Angels of Minnesota, and the Minnesota Historical Society as part of a statewide series commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Participants will engage in a facilitated discussion focused on the principles of the Declaration of Independence, shared civic values, and visions for the nation’s future. Organizers say the [...]