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Council approves developer agreement for Canoga townhomes

MARSHALL — The Marshall City Council voted this week to approve a development agreement for residential construction near Canoga Circle. The agreement would allow a local developer to build townhomes in an area of Marshall near businesses like the Canoga Park Childcare center, the Super 8 hotel and the Hitching Post restaurant. “Back in March, we approved a plat for this subdivision along the Canoga pond,” said Marshall Public Works Director Jason Anderson. Marshall developer Greg Taylor was seeking to build two-unit townhomes on an area of land he owned, stretching back from ...

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 ...