State of the City 2023 – Byrnes says census appeal approved
Marshall officials brag there is a lot on the ‘horizon’MARSHALL — The city of Marshall saw some key developments over the past year. But there’s also a lot of work ahead in a variety of areas, Mayor Bob Byrnes and City Administrator Sharon Hanson said.During Wednesday’s State of the City Address, Byrnes and Hanson talked […]
Handshakes lead to business opportunities
Lyon and Murray County CEO students deliver report on inaugural class MARSHALL — Being part of a new entrepreneurship program in Lyon and Murray County has meant getting up early every morning. But Marshall High School students said the things they’ve learned from being part of Lyon and Murray County CEO have been worth it. […]
February Chamber Connection – Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce
February 2023 Chamber Connection Each month, the Marshall Area Chamber is featured in the Marshall Independent newspaper in a section called “Chamber Connection.” The page highlights past, current, and upcoming events and activities along with a highlight from the Marshall Area Chamber President, Brad Gruhot.
“The Great Storm: Minnesota’s Victims in the Blizzard of January 7, 1873” Book Talk
The Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall will host a book talk featuring Kandiyohi County native, Carolyn Mankell Sowinski. She has written a book about a 3-day blizzard which occurred 150 years ago. In her book, The Great Storm: Minnesota’s Victims in the Blizzard of January 7, 1873, Sowinski has identified 84 people […]
Marshall Leadership Academy – Spreading the Word to Stop Abuse
MARSHALL — People may have seen the color orange more around Marshall this month — including orange ribbons on street light posts along Main Street. The eye-catching color is meant to draw attention to a problem facing one in three teens in the U.S.. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and as a community […]
January Chamber Connection – Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce
Each month, the Marshall Area Chamber is featured in the Marshall Independent newspaper in a section called “Chamber Connection.” The page highlights past, current, and upcoming events and activities along with a highlight from the Marshall Area Chamber President, Brad Gruhot.
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 […]