Public Notices

Locally-filmed movie, ‘Farmer of the Year’ racks up accolades

March 22, 2019

Tyler native Kathy Swanson’s independent feature film, “Farmer of the Year,” produced and directed with her life partner, Vince O’Connell, has been accumulating awards. Among others, the film received a Winner Audience Choice Award at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival Minnesota Made Film, First Runner Up Audience Choice Award at Sedona International Film Festival in Sedona, Ariz., and First Runner Up Audience Choice Award at Woods Hole Film Festival in Woods Hole, Mass. Lead actor Barry Corbin won the Best Actor Award at Woods Hole and Best Actor at Lady ...

Authors will give talks about World War II soldiers from small towns

March 22, 2019

During World War II, a total of 165 men from Minnesota’s smallest towns gave their lives for our country. Several were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Silver Star, and Bronze Star. All received the award no one wanted: the Purple Heart. Most of their stories have never been told publicly. “Little Minnesota in World War II,” by Jill A. Johnson and Deane L. Johnson, honors these men from the smallest rural towns. From John Emery (who died Dec. 7, 1941, on board the USS Arizona) to Herman Thelander (who was lost in the Bermuda Triangle, a ...

New Medicare Advantage open enrollment period ends March 31

March 22, 2019

Minnesotans on Medicare have until March 31 to make changes to their Medicare Advantage Plan for the calendar year. New in 2019, people who have their Medicare benefits through a Medicare Advantage Plan can make a one-time plan change from Jan. 1 through March 31. This new open enrollment period gives Medicare beneficiaries a second opportunity to decide which Medicare Advantage Plan is right for them. During this new open enrollment period, those on Medicare can switch to another Medicare Advantage Plan with or without drug coverage, said Robin Thompson, Information and Assistance ...

Ag speaker is Wednesday at SMSU

March 22, 2019

The Southwest Minnesota State University Ag Club is hosting Andy Junkin, a farm strategy speaker, from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the SMSU Conference Center. Junkin spends a lot of his time working with farmers and helping them to create a succession plan, and goals. Tickets are $20 and are still available. Reserve a seat by emailing: benson.ashle@gmail.com or by going online to: https://toughtimesneverlasttoughfarmfamiliesdo.eventbrite.com

Regional Calendar

February 18, 2019

Today Community Transit hours: 5:45 a.m.-9 p.m. Community Transit hours throughout Lyon County: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. SW MN Arts Council Gallery 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m., 114 N. 3rd St., Marshall. Household Hazardous Waste Facility open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Public Works Building, Marshall. Call 532-8210 for more info. Bonebuilders 9 a.m., Adult Community Center, Marshall. Avera Marshall Auxiliary Thrift Store 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 1000 E. Southview Drive, 337-2910. Household items and clothing donations accepted. Marshall-Lyon County Library hours 9:30 a.m.-7:30 ...

Regional Calendar

January 21, 2019