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The Independent calendar lists upcoming meetings, facility hours and events in and around Marshall. To have your group’s events listed, email the information to news@marshallindependent.com or submit the information to our virtual newsroom. Today Marshall Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m., Marshall Area YMCA. Household Hazardous Waste Facility, open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Public Works Building, Marshall. Call 532-8210 for more info. Marshall Area Fine Arts Council gallery 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 344 West Main Street, Marshall. SW MN Arts Council Gallery, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., 509 West Main ...

As our children head back to school, teachers need our support

For the past several years, I have enjoyed viewing friends’ photos on Facebook of their children heading back to school. Many now have children in college, while some still have kids in high school. My friends often post their kindergarten or elementary school pictures next to the current photos to proudly show how much their children have grown. I can tell by the half grins on some of my friends’ kids’ faces that they were probably thinking, “Mom, whyyyy do you post these pictures of me every year?” I always find these reactions amusing, but I believe that when they are ...

Polska Kielbasa Days parade

The city of Ivanhoe celebrated the different eras in U.S. history during the 55th annual Polska Kielbasa Days grand parade Sunday. In the main photo, the Paluch family waited for thrown treats and prizes from parade floats during the parade. In the far left, Aubrey, bends down to pick up a ...

Road closure announcement

The intersection of U.S. Highway 59/Susan Drive/Margaret Avenue will be closed from 6 a.m. to noon today for the mill and overlay project. (This is the 3-way intersection east of US 59 to the entrance corridors of WalMart/Runnings/Marshalls/Harbor Freight). Margaret Avenue will be closed for paving during this time. Upon completion of the above intersection, Canoga Park Drive will be closed to be paved, and the right and left turn lanes from U.S. Highway 59 onto Canoga Park Drive will be closed during this time. Both areas are anticipated to be completed by end of day today, weather ...

Road closure announcement

The intersection of North 4th Street and North High Street will be closed beginning 7 a.m. today 6 through end of day Friday, Aug. 14, weather permitting. Access will be restricted. All vehicles will be required to use alternate routes during the period of closure. If you should have any questions, contact the City of Marshall Public Works office at 507-537-6773.

Regional Calendar

The Independent calendar lists upcoming meetings, facility hours and events in and around Marshall. To have your group’s events listed, email the information to news@marshallindependent.com or submit the information to our virtual newsroom. Today Household Hazardous Waste Facility, open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Public Works Building, Marshall. Call 532-8210 for more info. Marshall Area Fine Arts Council gallery 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 344 West Main Street, Marshall. TOPS# 1373 (take off pounds sensibly), 8-9 a.m., 82 W Main Street Cottonwood. For questions call 507-828-0944. Cribbage, ...