APPLETON, Minn. — A man and a woman were arrested Friday following a shootout and standoff with deputies in Appleton. According to the Swift County Sheriff’s Office, authorities received a 911 call around 9:15 a.m. reporting two people breaking into a vehicle and firing a gun in the 100 block of Reuss Avenue. Deputies and officers from Appleton and Benson responded to the area. While officers were en route, dispatchers were told the suspects had also fired shots at a home on Reuss Avenue. Deputies later located the pair in a green SUV in a wooded area near the railroad tracks. [...]

APPLETON, MN — Multiple law enforcement agencies are responding to an active situation in Appleton after reports of gunfire near Reuss Avenue. According to the Swift County Sheriff's Office, deputies and Appleton police were called to 130 Reuss Avenue for a report of gunshots. Authorities say two suspects are barricaded inside a vehicle in a wooded area near railroad tracks by the Reuss Avenue viaduct. Officials are asking the public to avoid the area shortly as several agencies, including a SWAT team, respond to the incident. Nearby businesses were placed on alert, and Appleton Area Health went into lockdown due to [...]

MARSHALL, MN — Court records filed in Lyon County District Court provide additional details in a case involving a Marshall man whose arrest has recently drawn attention online. A video circulating on YouTube from the channel “We The People U” alleges officers with the Marshall Police Department planted drug evidence outside an apartment prior to obtaining a search warrant. The video analyzes body camera footage and claims officers placed methamphetamine residue on a door handle at the apartment of Dante Maurice Stidman. According to court documents, Stidman, 47, was already under investigation by the Brown-Lyon-Redwood-Renville Drug Task Force for suspected methamphetamine [...]

MARSHALL — Changing weather conditions could make travel difficult across parts of Minnesota starting Thursday and continuing into the weekend. Two different snow systems are expected to move through the state, bringing periods of rain, snow and strong winds. A high wind warning is also in effect from 7 p.m. Thursday to 7 a.m. Friday for portions of southwest Minnesota and parts of South Dakota. Northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph are possible, which could knock down tree branches, cause scattered power outages and create hazardous travel, especially for high-profile vehicles. Minnesota Department of [...]

MARSHALL, MN — The Marshall City Council approved a contract Tuesday to move forward with plans to replace the aging band shell at Liberty Park. Council members authorized a proposal of up to $97,633 with Koch Hazard Architects of Sioux Falls to provide design and engineering services for a new structure. The city issued a request for proposals for architectural services in January and received 11 submissions before interviewing five firms in late February. Marshall Parks and Recreation staff recommended Koch Hazard, citing the firm’s experience designing outdoor performance venues. The project team is expected to include RISE Structural Associates and [...]

UPDATE: Court Records Provide New Details in Case of Marshall Man Seen in Viral Video MARSHALL, MN — A video circulating online is raising allegations against the Marshall Police Department in Marshall, claiming officers planted drug evidence in a local apartment following a prior traffic stop. The video, published by the channel We The People U, analyzes body camera footage involving a traffic stop with Dante Stidman. In the footage, Stidman refuses to exit his vehicle during a stop for a license plate light violation, arguing that officers lacked legal grounds to search his vehicle. Later segments of the video show [...]

MARSHALL, MN — Drivers in Marshall should expect intermittent road closures on North 4th Street Thursday while city crews remove trees. The City of Marshall Public Works Department says North 4th Street will be closed in segments from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, for tree removal work. Closures are planned between West Lyon Street and West Redwood Street, and between Elm Street and North Whitney Street. During each removal and cleanup, through-traffic will not be allowed in the affected block. Residents and visitors are advised to park on nearby streets during the work period, as access to the area [...]

MARSHALL, MN — The Avera Marshall Thrift Store will soon be operated by the Marshall Area YMCA after nearly four decades under Avera’s management. Avera Marshall announced it will transfer operation of the thrift store to the YMCA effective May 4, 2026. The store opened in 1987 and has provided affordable clothing and household goods while offering a place for residents to donate gently used items. “As the health care industry becomes increasingly complex, we must focus our time, resources and energy on our core mission of delivering high-quality health care services to the communities we serve,” said Debbie Streier, Avera [...]

New data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows Minnesota’s uninsured rate has climbed sharply in recent years. The latest Minnesota Health Access Survey found the state’s uninsured rate rose from a historic low of 3.8% in 2023 to 5.8% in 2025 — the highest level since 2017. The increase represents about 116,000 additional Minnesotans without health insurance. Researchers say the rise appears to be linked to a decline in public coverage, which dropped from 44.1% to 39.6%. The rate of uninsured children also increased from 2.7% to 4.6%. The survey also found persistent disparities in coverage. More than 20% of [...]

PIPESTONE, MN — Cattle producers will have an opportunity to complete Beef Quality Assurance training Thursday in Pipestone. University of Minnesota Extension, in partnership with the Minnesota Beef Council, will host a free BQA training on Thursday, March 12, at the Pipestone Livestock Auction Market. The session begins at 2:30 p.m., or immediately following the Special Feeder Calf Auction. BQA certification is valid for three years. While the certification is voluntary, many major industry buyers and processors now require it from producers in their supply chains to maintain market access. Producers with questions or who wish to register can contact the [...]