We have been learning about Norman Teigen, who grew up in Mankato, graduated from Mankato State College, and accepted a teaching position at Marshall High School. When his local draft board notified him in 1968 that he would be drafted, he enlisted in the Army and became a chaplain assistant ...
Over the years, I've found that many retirees are surprised by how much Medicare coverage can change from one year to the next. That's why I encourage clients to view Medicare Open Enrollment as an annual check-in, rather than something they can simply put on autopilot. Open Enrollment ...
Per Minnesota Statutes, cities can accept gifts of property, including money or land, and use them if they follow the donor’s terms. A city can accept donations “for the benefit of its citizens,” suggesting that accepting donations, like making donations, must be done for a public purpose. A resolution accepting the gift and the donor’s terms must receive an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of the council and fully state the donor’s terms. Each year the city of Marshall is fortunate enough to partner with many organizations-both public and private who help ...
We are writing to voters in Senate District 15 concerning the two candidates for office, Braxton Seifert and Andrea Boettger. The most obvious difference between the two is their life’s journey thus far. Life experiences shape goals, attitudes, philosophies, level of compassion, wisdom, and personal growth. These two candidates are worlds apart in their life’s journey. Braxton Seifert is 21 years old and his web page lists several boards that he serves on and lists his volunteer efforts. He is to be commended for starting his journey working to help others. However, in this brief ...
“It’s all been said (and written) before, asserts “Phlatland” Phil O”Siffer, (a Wise Old Man). Consider, for instance, as apropos to current circumstances, the immortal, and sarcasm ladened, words of Emily Dickenson. Penned in the throes of the First Great American Civil War, on the occasion, some say, of A Lincoln’s unconstitutional abrogation of the sacred writ of habeas corpus. To wit Much Madness is Divinest Sense, To a “discerning” Mimd. Much Sense, the Starkest Madness. “Tis the majority in this, as in all, prevails. Assent, and you are Sane. But ...
Southwest Minnesota State University and the City of Marshall have shared a special relationship since the university’s founding. Marshall is the birthplace and home of SMSU, and the university’s history, growth, and future are closely connected to the community that has supported us along the way. As we begin developing our next strategic plan, we recognize that our future is not something SMSU will shape alone. It is something we must build together. We are beginning an important conversation about the future of SMSU, including our mission, vision, values, and strategic ...
