MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Native American leaders fear a fire may have destroyed Minnesota’s largest Dakota language archive. A three-alarm fire Sunday destroyed Franklin Dollar City Plaza on East Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis and damaged an adjoining building housing Minnesota Chippewa Tribe offices and Native American programs. The archive contained recordings of elders sharing personal stories on aging tapes and other media that had not yet been digitized. Officials have not determined the extent of the damage. Nearly 60 firefighters responded, and two were hospitalized with minor burns. The cause remains under investigation. 

Diesel prices in Minnesota remain above $6 a gallon and have increased this week, adding to farmers’ expenses during the fall harvest. Prices have climbed nearly $3 a gallon since this time last year.  Some state lawmakers are calling on Governor Tim Walz to allow farmers to use tax-exempt red dye diesel on public roads. Walz has issued an executive order raising weight limits for farmers and truckers to help reduce trips and fuel costs.  Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing says he would prefer to see prices fall naturally.  “I’d love to see some market situations that would allow that [...]

  Minnesota’s youth deer season runs Thursday through Sunday, giving young hunters a chance to gain experience before the regular firearms season begins.  DNR big game coordinator Paul Burr says the mid-October hunt often offers milder weather and fewer hunters in the field, creating a good learning opportunity.  “It’s a great time to get in the woods, to get youth experience in hunting, kind of carve out a little bit of time where there’s a lot less competition. You get in the woods before the firearm season starts and hopefully just have a good experience with these youth hunters to get [...]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy Katherine Frank, 26, has died after being shot during an officer-involved shooting Friday night in southwest Sioux Falls.  The Sheriff’s Office announced her death Monday, saying Frank was surrounded by family and loved ones. She also became an organ donor.  Frank worked at the South Dakota State Penitentiary beginning in September 2022 before joining the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office in June 2024.  A memorial has been established at the Law Enforcement Center at 320 West Fourth Street in Sioux Falls. Funeral arrangements and additional details will be released when available. 

Residents listen to the Marshall School Board Forum, presented by the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Mitch Magrath. MARSHALL, Minn. — Marshall Public School Board candidates discussed district finances, administrative spending and the future of student programs during a candidate forum Thursday at the Marshall Area YMCA. Five of the six candidates attended the forum. Julie Allen, Mike Braithwaite, Sarah Brink, Nathan Green and Bob Prince participated, while Ashley Pippin was not present. Three seats are open on the school board. Candidates were asked how they would approach the district’s financial challenges following two unsuccessful referendums and [...]

Larry Magrath and John Alcorn. Photo by Mitch Magrath. MARSHALL, Minn. — Marshall City Council Ward 1 candidates Larry Magrath and incumbent John Alcorn discussed property taxes, economic development and public safety during a candidate forum hosted by the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 8.  Both candidates identified the city budget and rising costs as major concerns, but offered different approaches to controlling spending.  Magrath said the city should work toward limiting annual property tax levy increases to the rate of inflation. Marshall has proposed a 9.59% levy increase for 2027.  “We can't keep going on with [...]

MARSHALL, Minn. — The Minnesota State Patrol is urging motorists to use extra caution this fall as several driving hazards increase across the state. Captain Casey Meagher says nearly 300 people have died in Minnesota traffic crashes so far this year, putting the state ahead of last year’s pace. “Those aren't just numbers, those are people and that's family members, that's loved ones.” Meagher says speed, distraction, lack of seat belt use and impairment remain the four leading contributing factors in crashes. He’s also warning drivers about farm equipment during harvest. Nearly 400 crashes involving farm equipment have been reported over [...]

MARSHALL, Minn. — The Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce will host a candidate forum Thursday, October 8, at the Marshall Area YMCA. The forum will begin at 6 p.m. with Marshall School Board candidates Sara Brink, Julie Allen, Mike Braithwaite, Nathan Green, Ashley Pippin and Bob Prince. Marshall City Council candidates John Alcorn and Larry Magrath will participate beginning at 6:45 p.m. A media panel will ask questions, including questions submitted in advance. The forum will be broadcast on Studio One, Marshall community access television and KMHL Radio. The event is open to the public. Questions may be submitted in advance [...]

MARSHALL, Minn. — The music of The Beatles will take the stage Saturday night in Marshall as MAFAC presents A Hard Day’s Night, a Tribute to The Beatles. The Minnesota-based group will perform classic Beatles hits at the Schwan Community Center for the Performing Arts, bringing the sound and spirit of the band to the stage with a high-energy tribute show. The performance is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, at 7 p.m. and will feature songs spanning the Beatles’ early Beatlemania years and later hits. Tickets are $25 for adults age 18 and older and $15 for students ages 11 to [...]

TRACY, Minn. — A benefit for Lonnie Cochran, who is battling cancer, is planned October 9-11 at Tracy Lanes.  The three-day event will include food, bowling tournaments, a 50/50 raffle, silent auctions and other activities. Friday’s event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. with free-will food donations.  A blind team bowling tournament begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, followed by a regular team tournament at 1 p.m. Sunday. Teams can have up to six bowlers and cost $150 per team.  Participants are also encouraged to wear their wackiest Hawaiian shirts, with a prize going to the best one. Safari Hunt tickets will [...]