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Bids for airport fuel tanks come in higher than expected

MARSHALL — Construction bids to replace the aviation fuel tanks at Marshall’s airport came in higher than expected, Marshall city staff said this week. The low bid for the project came in at about $1.8 million, compared to a $1.3 million estimate. However, Marshall City Council members opted to go ahead with accepting the bid, and to ask the Minnesota Department of Transportation for additional grant funds to help pay for the fuel tank project. Marshall Public Works Director Jason Anderson said the city had been selected for one-time state grant funds for the fuel tank project. If ...

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 ...