The Marshall Police Department reports the following incidents:  On Monday at 8:38 in the morning, theft was reported near the 400 block of Tiger Drive. The matter is under investigation.  On Monday at 11:03 in the morning, a 20-year-old Marshall male was arrested for a radiator theft after a report of a suspicious person near the intersection of North 7th Street and Heritage Circle.  On Monday at 5:02 in the afternoon, bicycle theft was reported near the 400 block of South Saratoga Street. The matter is under investigation.  On Monday at 6:56 in the evening, a 44-year-old Marshall female was arrested [...]

MINNESOTA — A day of hot temperatures and high fire danger warnings led to multiple grass fires across the state on Sunday. In Douglas County, a car fire broke out after the vehicle got stuck near Highway 27 and ignited nearby grass while trying to get back on the road. The car was destroyed, but the driver escaped with minor injuries. In St. Louis County, firefighters responded to a blaze at Lakeland Mobile Home Park in Biwabik Township. Two people suffered minor injuries after a grass fire spread under a trailer, which sustained only slight damage. 

MARSHALL — A new Les Schwab Tire Center has opened on the south side of Marshall, near U.S. Highway 59. The facility began operating with a soft launch on April 16 and held a ribbon-cutting event on Friday, attended by members of the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce.  The Marshall location includes seven service bays and employs a team of nine, along with an assistant manager and manager. Services offered include tire sales and installation, alignments, brake work, batteries, and related automotive maintenance.  Founded in Oregon in 1952, Les Schwab Tire Centers has expanded across multiple states and now operates several [...]

MARSHALL — A major road construction project on Highway 19/College Drive begins today, Monday, May 5, 2025. The reconstruction will close Highway 19 from Fairgrounds Road to the Highway 68/Highway 59 intersection. Traffic is detouring to County Road 7 and Highway 23.  The Minnesota Department of Transportation plans to complete the project in four stages to minimize disruptions. Stage 1 begins with 4th Street remaining open. Later stages will involve closures on Saratoga Street, Country Club Drive, and eventually 4th Street, with adjustments to accommodate seasonal activities.  Construction is expected to pause on October 26, 2025, and resume in spring 2026. [...]

REDWOOD FALLS, MN — A fatal crash late Sunday night is under investigation after a vehicle collided with a parked tractor and caught fire in Redwood Falls Township.  According to the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office, emergency crews were called around 11:34 p.m. on April 27 to a report of a vehicle fire near Minnesota State Highway 19 and County Road 17. Responders discovered a 2014 Subaru Outback had left the road and struck an unoccupied John Deere tractor on private property. Both vehicles were fully engulfed in flames.  The Redwood Falls Fire Department extinguished the fire, and the driver of the [...]

MARSHALL -- Southwest Minnesota State University is rallying alumni, students, faculty, staff, and supporters for the fourth annual Mustangs for Life (M4L) Day, a 24-hour online giving event taking place Thursday, May 1.  "M4L Day is designed to unite and bring together alumni, faculty, staff, friends and Mustang fans for a 24-hour online giving event," said Alyssa Miessner, Assistant Director of Development with the SMSU Foundation. “Supporters can make a gift to any area within campus—whether that’s a department, a student organization, or an athletic team.”  Donors can choose from 19 different causes, including academic programs, scholarships, athletic teams, and the [...]

MARSHALL — A ceremonial groundbreaking for the Highway 19/College Drive Reconstruction Project will take place Friday, May 2, at 10:30 a.m. at the Marshall City Lot near the intersection of Highway 19 and West Saratoga Street. The event will celebrate the launch of a two-year, $25.7 million infrastructure project designed to improve safety, accessibility, and long-term durability along a key stretch of road in Marshall. Construction, led by R and G Construction, begins May 5, 2025, and spans from Marlene Street through the Bruce Street intersection. Work will pause for winter on October 26, 2025, and resume in spring 2026, with [...]

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service is marking 250 years of continuous service in 2025, highlighting its historic role in American life and unveiling a new commemorative symbol: the Eagle in Flight.  Created in partnership with the Turner Duckworth agency, the new symbol reflects USPS’s legacy and future mission. While it won’t replace the existing “sonic eagle” logo, the Eagle in Flight will feature prominently in the agency’s anniversary celebrations throughout the year.  Acting Postmaster General Doug Tulino emphasized the Postal Service’s enduring role: “Since the time of our nation’s founders, our universal mail system has strengthened the bonds of friendship, [...]

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, has issued Tornado Watch 180, effective until 8:00 PM CDT today, Monday, April 28, 2025. The watch covers a large portion of southern and central Minnesota, including the counties of Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Pope, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Watonwan, and Yellow Medicine. Residents in these areas are urged to stay alert for rapidly changing weather conditions and be prepared to take shelter if warnings are issued.

MARSHALL -- The Lyon and Murray County CEO Program is preparing for its annual Trade Show, set for Wednesday, April 30, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Tyler Golf Club. The event is open to the public and will feature 18 high school juniors and seniors who have spent the past year developing their own businesses. The CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program, now in its third year, brings together students from Marshall High School, Tracy Area High School, Russell-Tyler-Ruthton (RTR), and Murray County Central (MCC). Throughout the year, students learn leadership, communication, and business-building skills by visiting area businesses, completing [...]