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Sounds of Summer fun

No matter what direction you walked between the YMCA parking lot, fire hall and the parking lot near the Aquatic Center, there was plenty of fun experiences Friday and Saturday during the Sounds of Summer. The Marshall Rotary clubs held their annual pancake breakfast and duck race, while the ...

A Grand Parade entertains children and adults

Saturday's Sounds of Summer parade offered something for everyone — from classic cars to marching band music. Volleyball and football players invited parade goers to be part of the fun as footballs and volleyballs were shared. Big trucks and fire trucks rumbled down the street, while ...

‘Good energy’

MARSHALL — It was the moment everybody in front of the Sounds of Summer main stage was waiting for. The sound from the guitars, drums and horns filled the air over the parking lot next to the aquatic center. Suddenly, Viva Knievel singer Mark Schwandt sang “Out here in the fields. I ...

‘Helpful smiles’ honored by Hy-Vee

MARSHALL — They’re already familiar faces for customers at the Marshall Hy-Vee. Now, three long-time employees are being honored with their faces on the side of a Hy-Vee semi trailer. On Monday, meat clerk Tom Pickering, bakery clerk Sylvia Nenortas, and recently retired food service ...

DNR collecting feedback on Lake Shaokatan plan

IVANHOE — For the past 10 years, managing water plants on Lake Shaokatan has meant balancing the needs of wildlife like fish with the needs of people who boat and use the lake for recreation. Now it’s time to look at updating the plan, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said. The DNR is currently accepting public feedback on Shaokatan’s Lake vegetation management plan. Comments will be accepted through Monday, Aug. 31, DNR spokespeople said. “With the 10-year update to the plan we’re doing now, we’re seeking any feedback the public might have,” said Nate ...

Juvenile on scooter hit by vehicle in Marshall

MARSHALL — A juvenile on an electric scooter sustained possible injuries when she was hit by a vehicle Friday afternoon, Marshall Police said. The accident was reported at 1:23 p.m. at the intersection of East College Drive and Mustang Trail. A vehicle collided with a juvenile female on an electric scooter, Police said. The scooter had minor damage as a result of the accident, and the juvenile was taken to Avera Marshall Medical Center with a possible injury, Police said. The juvenile was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision, Police said.