1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (1036+ words) MARSHALL " An Alana Almich fifth-inning RBI double and a strong cohesive defensive effort including two double plays helped send the top-seeded Yellow Medicine East softball team to the Section 3 A semifinal after taking down No. 2 BOLD 1-0 in the quarterfinals Saturday…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (444+ words) MARSHALL " Plans for a J-turn on Minnesota Highway 23 near Marshall High School are taking shape, Minnesota Department of Transportation representatives said this week. At an informational open house Thursday, Mn DOT spokespeople said construction of the J-turn is scheduled to…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (400+ words) Marilyn Kletscher marshallindependent. com Aug. 9, 1939-May 21, 2026 VESTA'The funeral service for Marilyn Kletscher, 86, of Vesta, MN, will take place at 11: 00 a. m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Vesta. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 25, 2026, from 4: 00 p. m. ' 7: 00 p. m. with a prayer…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (418+ words) MARSHALL " Friday marked the completion of a journey filled with determination, resiliency and perseverance, as 21 students proudly received their diplomas at the Marshall Area Learning Center (ALC) graduation. "This is more than a graduation. This is proof that no matter…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (1027+ words) I remember not too long ago on my way home home from the Independent office each evening walking past the RLC office building on Fifth Street and noticing lots of activity. People walking in and out of the entrance on…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (378+ words) NORTH MANKATO " The Marshall softball team wasn't able to bounce back from its opening-round loss in its elimination bracket game against Albert Lea on Thursday. After falling to No. 3 Mankato West in the opening round, the No. 6 Marshall Tigers got…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (406+ words) ST. CLOUD " The Marshall baseball team erupted for five fifth-inning runs in its non-conference matchup against St. Cloud Crush on Thursday, riding that momentum to a 6-2 victory in its regular-season finale. The Tigers trailed 1-0 heading into the fifth, but a…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (299+ words) On the Porch marshallindependent. com Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday in May, honors men and women who died while serving in the United States military. The holiday was originally known as Decoration Day, and it originated…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (421+ words) We have been learning about Marshall's David Hansvick, the second of three children of Dottie (Penske) Hansvick and John Hansvick. Dave grew up in the small town of Vesta. His family lived on the edge of Vesta, but both parents…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (705+ words) marshallindependent. com Four strategies to make the most of your charitable giving in 2026 Charitable giving is a meaningful way to support the organizations and communities that reflect your values. Whether you're drawn to helping local nonprofits, funding educational initiatives, or…...