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GriefShare starts Jan. 14

Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to participate in a GriefShare program at Holy Redeemer Church. This nondenominational program features Christ-centered teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD video features nationally-respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion about what was seen on the DVD. GriefShare will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, beginning Jan. 14, at Holy Redeemer Church Gathering Area, 503 W. Lyon, Marshall. All ...

Regional Calendar

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., located in the Public Works Building, Marshall. Call 532-8210 for more info. Avera Gift Store 8:30 a.m-4:30 p.m., Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center. 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 ...

Marshall Community Services

For registration information, call Marshall Community Services at 537-6767 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or log on to https://bit.ly/2mIZEQh . The MCS winter/spring brochure has been released. Copies of the brochure are available in the MCS office. n Marshall Middle School After School Program will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Jan. 3 at the Marshall Middle School from 3:05-5 p.m. Activities for students in grades 5-8 will include: activity room, indoor/outdoor sports, art, STEM activities, cooking, crafts, service learning and more. Snack will be provided. ...

Candlelight events begin Monday

Not that many decades ago, Minnesotans lit the farmland and countryside only with the use of lanterns. This winter, people can get the same visual effect at the popular annual candlelight events at Minnesota state parks and trails. Each year, many staff and volunteers line trails with lanterns, candles and other luminaries. Visitors can then walk, snowshoe or cross-country ski those trails, depending on the event and the amount of snow. After hitting the trails, they can warm up with hot cocoa or cider in the visitor center or around a bonfire. More than 30 candlelight events are ...

DNR invites input on proposed trails in Huntersville and Lyons state forests

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites anyone with an interest in recreational trail systems and motorized use in the Huntersville and Lyons state forests in Wadena County to attend a public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, to review proposals that include changes to trail systems in the state forests. The meeting will be held at the Menahga Public School building, 216 Aspen Ave. SE, Menahga. Proposed changes include adding 14.3 miles of off-highway motorcycle, .9 miles of all-terrain vehicle/off-highway motorcycle and 4.3 miles of horse trail, as well as ...

Early winter is the right time for woodland owners to plan improvements

Want to improve your wooded acreage for wildlife? Early winter is a good time to begin planning woodland projects because there aren’t ticks, mosquitoes or deep snow. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has specially trained foresters — called stewardship foresters — around the state who can help. They can meet you on your property, assess tree health, and help you find the right programs to meet your woodland goals. About half of Minnesota’s forested land and woodland wildlife habitat belongs to private landowners. Improving habitat for deer or grouse is often the ...