Cottonwood, MN

Due to construction, the Redwood County Courthouse is closed to public access until further notice. All hearings are taking place remotely during this time. Public Service Counters are available by appointment only. Please call Redwood County Court Administration at (507) 616-4800 for assistance.

..THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL REDWOOD COUNTY HAS EXPIRED... The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire. However heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm.

MARSHALL (KMHL) – The Marshall Fire Department was battling a large fire at a farm site about five miles south of town last night. Marshall Fire Chief Quentin Brunsvold tells Marshall Radio a large machine shed was destroyed in the blaze, which was reported around 8:30 last night. Brunsvold...

Women from Granite Falls and Marshall were injured when their vehicles collided near Marshall Tuesday evening. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, on Aug. 16, Krista June Fulghum, age 38, of Granite Falls, was driving a 2022 Kia Sportage eastbound on Highway 23, while Kelly Ann Jacob, age 54, of Garvin was driving a Ford pickup southbound on Highway 59. At about 9:22 p.m., their vehicle collided at the intersection of the two roads.

MARSHALL (KMHL) – There was no shortage of people who filed for the Marshall School Board. There are three spots up for election on November 8th. Current board members Jeff Chapman and Sara Runchey filed for re-election, while Heather Anderson, Sara Brink, Trudy Madetzke, Ann Vorbach and Ben Walker also filed to be elected to the board.

SMSU’s Mustang Pathway Program recently wrapped up its Summer 2022 session. The cohort of 14 students completed an online orientation July 11-13, moved to campus on July 16, and participated in the free summer experience to strengthen English, reading, and math skills in an engaging and supportive environment. The classes ran from July 18-August 12 with 100% of students successfully completing their coursework and moving forward to start the fall semester.

Eighty-five farm families and operations, the most in recent memory, were honored in August by the University of Minnesota at the 2022 Farm Family of the Year ceremony. The farms were recognized in a ceremony at the annual Minnesota Farmfest on the Gilfillan Estate near Redwood Falls. Those honored cover a wide spectrum of farming, from traditional crops and livestock to community-based ventures focused on organics and traditional native foods....

For most kids, regardless of age, a county fair is about fun. It’s the same for 4-Hers. However, for them, work comes first. A number of Amiret Busy Bees saw months and months of hard work come to fruition Friday at the Lyon County 4-H Swine Show — just one of a number of livestock demonstrations that take place annually at the county fair.

The beginning of a new school year is a time of excitement, especially for Residence Life. After the busy summer, a great deal of work is done in preparation for the fall semester. Jess Bentley, Director of Residence Life, appreciates the maintenance staff who play a huge role in the...

Fall Semester Trash Collection: In an effort to minimize access to individual offices, once again we are asking all Faculty/Staff to please place your trash receptacles in the hallway outside of your office when you would like them to be emptied. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

Show us your best for a shot at PRIZES! The winners* each receive SMSU Swag plus a $250 waiver applied to their spring semester room and board. We’ll select a winner in each of the following categories:. Best #MustangSpirit. Best #SingleRoom. Best #DoubleRoom. Best #FndResApartment. Use Category# and the...

MARSHALL (KMHL) – Work to repair a sink hole on East College Drive continues today. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the sink home was reported along the busy stretch of road in Marshall between Sunrise Lane and Mustang Trail. MnDOT officials say workers at the site yesterday discovered...

The waiting game continues for landowners along Joint Ditch 15 in Lyon and Redwood counties following a hearing in District Court on Thursday, Aug. 11. Landowners had filed for petition for improvement in 2018. During a meeting on April 6, 2022, the Joint Ditch 15 Lyon/Redwood Board of Commissioners accepted the redetermination of benefits.

Dugan Thomas Flinn, Redwood Falls: petty misdemeanor hands-free law – initiate / compose / send /retrieve / read electronic messages, fees and fines $135. Kathleen Anna Foss, Lamberton: petty misdemeanor speed exceed in special zone set by commissioner, fees and fines $125. Chad Allen Greenfield, Tracy: petty misdemeanor seat...

If there was ever any public doubt about the importance of the two-year facilities upgrade at Tracy Area Public Schools, voters in the school district proved last week that the project is more than necessary. By a vote of 572-277 — a 67% approval rating) — area voters last week...

(Montevideo MN-) The Montevideo City Council may be addressing the sale of gummies and beverages containing THC at their meeting Monday. Montevideo City Manager Robert Wolfington says they are exploring where the sale of the THC products would fit into their zoning ordinance... Your browser does not support the audio...

There are no more business shutdowns, and it’s rare to see someone out in public with a mask on, but that doesn’t mean COVID-19 is a thing of the past. In fact, some national experts say it has been ingrained in our society to the point that it will be a part of our lives well into the future.

WILLMAR, Minn. – Construction to replace two culverts north of Porter begins Thursday, August 18 as part of the Highway 68 Minneota to Marshall project. The roadway will be closed from 230th Street north of Porter to Porter’s western city limits. Traffic will be routed from Porter to...

MARSHALL (KMHL) – The 118th Annual Lyon County Fair wrapped up yesterday the Lyon County Fairgrounds. And starting Thursday Marshall’s annual Sounds of Summer Celebration fires up. This year’s Sounds of Summer festival also includes Marshall’s Sesquicentennial celebration. Festivities run Thursday through Sunday. Schedule of Events.

The Title I grant for Tracy Area Elementary School has been completed, TAES Principal Michael Munson reported at Monday’s District No. 2904 School Board meeting. Because of the school’s percentage of Free & Reduced Lunch, the school is still considered a Schoolwide program (no Targeted Assistance). The school’s...