West Lyon/Third Street Project to Go Out for Bids
MARSHALL – Reconstruction of part of Marshall’s downtown has been a topic of discussion for about a year. But after Tuesday, plans to update parts of West Lyon Street and North Third Street are finally moving forward. Marshall City Council members gave their approval to the plans, and authorized city staff to advertise for bids. […]
Teas, Sweets & Crafts at the Museum
Tea, Sweets & Crafts at the Museum Saturday, February 18th, 2023 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm Drop in at the Lyon County Museum (301 W Lyon St, Marshall, MN) for complimentary tea, lemonade and sweets. Make and take or take and make craft stations will be set up – including craft roses. For more information, contact […]
SMSU Receives Investment in School of Business from North Star Mutual
North Star Mutual Invests in the future of Southwest Minnesota State University (COTTONWOOD, MN – Feb. 2, 2023) North Star Mutual Insurance Company, of Cottonwood, Minnesota, has announced plans to invest $3 million in the Southwest Minnesota State University Foundation to establish the North Star Mutual School of Business and scholarship program. The investment, to […]
Klobuchar, Fischbach to hold Marshall events
MARSHALL — Minnesota congressional members Senator Amy Klobuchar and Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach will be holding a couple of events in Marshall this week. On Wednesday, outreach staff for Sen. Amy Klobuchar will hold a listening session on the upcoming Farm Bill. Later this week, Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach will visit Marshall and speak at a Marshall […]
Passing the Torch – Malt Stand Crew Says Goodbye with Donation to Lyon County Fair
MARSHALL — You can serve a lot of milkshakes in 40 years. The Lyon County Dairy Association has tallied up thousands, as their members worked at the malt stand during the county fair each summer. “The best part is seeing the smiles on kids’ faces when they get the malts,” said Ken Persoon. Persoon was one […]
Gambler’s Opportunity – Bjorklund becomes business owner sooner than expected
MARSHALL — Shauna Bjorklund was interested in owning a business someday, and she found an opportunity sooner than expected. She purchased The Gambler Sports Bar & Grill in downtown Marshall from longtime owner Tom Pearcy. The sale took effect on Oct. 1. She decided to follow through on the opportunity based on her experience as […]
Action Alert: Open up Minnesota!
Let’s Take Action ACTION ALERT: As the number of positive cases decline, hospital capacity increases and more Minnesotans are vaccinated, it’s time for a transparent plan. This includes reopening our economy that Minnesota businesses, their employees and customers rely on – rather than an indefinite pause that suspends economic recovery. Other states have developed detailed […]
Note from Chamber Board Chairman
Note from Chamber Board Chairman, Mike Fox. The Chamber will be in business for you. I would have never imagined once I agreed to be the Chamber Board Chairman two years ago that we would have had a year like this past one. What a roller coaster, we went from a robust, strong economy full […]