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City busy moving projects and work forward as year ends

As the City of Marshall nears the approaching final weeks of the year, the city has been busy with ensuring we carry forward and finish projects and initiatives we started this past year. The proposed new Marshall Aquatic Center, which has the support of a voter approved sales tax referendum, is currently under a redesign process as a result of bids that were let in August of this past year being over the estimated budget. The city, to help curb costs and find a new way forward, enlisted a construction manager to help with cost estimating and hopefully engage a more hands-on approach ...

Thanksgiving Day a time for everyone to get together

This week we had the yearly chance to fill up on turkey, potatoes, dressing, cooked vegetables, cranberries, pumpkin pie, and at least one or two other favorites. It was Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, a day when everyone is encouraged to gather with family or friends for a huge dinner. The meaning of Thanksgiving is summed up in the first words of the Prayer of Thanksgiving. The first phrase is “we gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing.” It’s a time to thank the Lord for all of the gifts he has given us. They usually include a bountiful harvest, from which we get all the ...

Thanksgiving day to unite to give thanks

This week, families across our state are gathering to spend quality time together, give thanks, and, of course, eat some delicious Minnesota-raised turkey. We all know we live in divided times. But this Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for the fact that what unites us as Minnesotans is far greater than what divides us:  We respect the dignity of work and the simple idea that our family members, friends, and neighbors should be able to afford a house or apartment, health care, and for our seniors, a quality place to live out their lives.   We want our kids to succeed. We want them to ...

A day at the sale barn

It had been many years since I’d sat down and watched a livestock auction in person. I was pleased to learn that most things about sale barns hadn’t changed. My wife and I raise a few Jersey steers. We normally sell them as halves and quarters of hanging beef to friends and relatives. For some reason, I didn’t have the gumption this fall to get after that process. My recent cancer treatment might have had something to do with this. In any case, we had four steers that had grown quite large and were living large on our grain. I shared this issue with our neighbors, and they ...

Marshall Public Schools shine: Celebrating educators, community and student achievements

As we mark American Educator’s Week, observed annually during the last full week before Thanksgiving, we extend our heartfelt gratitude and recognition to all our dedicated staff. After over 50 years of unwavering support for our students and community, board member and former principal Bill Swope is concluding his term with Marshall Public Schools. This year, Anne Marie Vorbach joined our board to fill a vacancy and has been a passionate advocate for all learners. Both Bill and Anne Marie will be greatly missed, and we deeply appreciate their dedication and commitment. During ...

Yelloh home delivery leaves a lasting legacy for Marshall

Last week truly marked the end of an era for Marshall residents, the end of a 72-year business tradition. A group of Yelloh drivers paraded their trucks through Marshall on the last day of home delivery service. The event marked the end of a business that started when Marvin Schwan began to deliver ice cream in 1952 with just one delivery truck. Schwan’s Dairy was already famous at the local level for its ice cream. Paul and Alma Schwa, Marvin’s parents, had a menu that included a huge ice cream treat known as the Pig’s Dinner, with plenty of ice cream and toppings in a ...