MARSHALL — Construction of Marshall’s new Aquatic Center is getting closer to completion, but there are still plenty of important tasks that will need to be done before the center can open to swimmers, said Marshall Parks and Recreation Superintendent Preston Stensrud. “There’s just ...
MARSHALL — As construction at the new Marshall Aquatic Center makes progress, the city of Marshall is also making future plans to demolish the old Aquatic Center near Legion Field Park. This week, the Marshall City Council awarded a $150,000 bid to Rogge Excavating, of Ghent, for the demolition. “This would remove basically all the pools and structures and everything kind of around the pools, but keep the building in place,” said Marshall Parks and Recreation Superintendent Preston Stensrud. The pool basins and manholes at the old Aquatic Center would be removed and then filled ...
MARSHALL - More opportunities for summer fun are in the works as El Rancho Mexican Restaurant is undergoing an expansion project to include pickleball courts, sand volleyball courts and outdoor patio and bar. The expansion is expected to be completed by the end of the summer,according to ...
It’s going to be a busy weekend in southwest Minnesota with summer festivals and special events planned in communities from Slayton to Dawson. Some of the events, like Balaton’s Fun Fest, are taking place on new dates. Organizers of Fun Fest listened to community feedback before trying out a new, earlier weekend for the festival, said Brita Fricke. Instead of holding the festival on the July Fourth weekend, Fun Fest kicks off this Thursday. “It’s not competing with people who want to go to the lake,” or with other July 4th events, Fricke said. In addition to Fun Fest, ...
GRANITE FALLS – Rural artists in Granite Falls have gained the opportunity to have their art and work shown off in a more professional environment thanks to The Yes! House, which had its official grand opening on April 25. The Yes! House is the headquarters of the Department of Public Transformation, a nonprofit organization that develops creative strategies for increased community connection, civic engagement, and equitable participation for rural artists. The idea behind The Yes! House is that anyone can come to the house with an idea for a piece of art, and The Yes! House will ...
MARSHALL — Over the past several years, Quilts of Valor has presented more than 500 veterans with gifts of warmth and comfort. On Saturday, six more area veterans were added to that total. “We want to recognize our veterans for their bravery and sacrifice,” said Marshall area Quilts of ...
