Fatal Crash on Highway 212: Lives Lost, Children Critically Injured

Issue #025

17 Jun

In this Marshall Area Insider issue…

⛈️ Marshall, MN Weather - Thunderstorms with with a high of 65

🗞️ Marshall Armory to Undergo $10.9 Million Renovation

🗞️ Fatal Crash on Highway 212: Lives Lost, Children Critically Injured

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Marshall Armory to Undergo $10.9 Million Renovation

The National Guard Armory in Marshall is undergoing significant renovations and expansion, with construction work starting this spring.

The $10.9 million project, planned for years, aims to update the facility built in 1955. The renovated armory will grow from 15,400 to 24,900 square feet, featuring new mechanical systems, accessibility improvements, and energy-efficient upgrades.

Construction began in April and is expected to be substantially completed by fall 2025.

Coordination with the Minnesota Department of Transportation's College Drive reconstruction, which includes a new roundabout, is also planned.

Fatal Crash on Highway 212: Lives Lost, Children Critically Injured

Two people died, and several others were injured following a collision on Highway 212 in Renville County.

The accident occurred Thursday afternoon when a 2011 Ford Taurus and a 2024 International Straight Truck collided near mile marker 72.

Ricardo Baraja Cantu, 55, and an eight-year-old girl died, while a seven-year-old boy was critically injured.

Two other passengers and the truck driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Emergency services from multiple local agencies responded to the scene.

Upcoming Area Events

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Monday, June 17th
Tuesday, June 18th

  • Frankie’s Hot Dogs at Hill Street Place Parking Lot in Marshall, MN — 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

  • Teen Tabletop Gaming (D&D) at the Marshall-Lyon County Library, 3:30 - 6:00 PM

Wednesday, June 19th: City of Marshall Juneteenth Celebrations

  • Family Summer Reading Program with Juneteenth Stories and Activities at the Marshall-Lyon County Library, 10:15 - 11:30 AM

  • City of Marshall Juneteenth, Food Truck Festival on 3rd Street in Marshall, Lunch 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM with music by Push Play Entertainment

  • Welcome from Mayor Byrnes at Justice Park in Marshall, MN at 4:00 PM

  • S.I.N.G.O. & Music by Push Play Entertainment at Justice Park in Marshall, MN at 4:30 PM

  • Titambe West African Drum & Dance Ensemble at Justice Park in Marshall, MN at 5:00 PM

  • Kimberly Brown Performance Award Winning Vocalist & Songwriter at Justice Park in Marshall, MN at 6:00 PM

Thursday, June 20th

  • Paint Pour - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Rice Park, Granite Falls, MN for kids grade K-6

  • Fishing Contest - 1:30 - 3:00 PM, Rice Park, Granite Falls, MN for age groups 4-8 and 9-13

  • Watermelon Feed & Face Painting - 3:15 - 4:00 PM, Rice Park, Granite Falls, MN

  • Walk for Memories - 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Independence Park, Marshall, MN

  • Teen Crafternoon – Tie Dye, Marshall-Lyon County Library,
    3:30 - 5:00 PM

Thursday, June 20th - Saturday, June 22nd
Tuesday, June 25th
Wednesday, June 26th

  • Hill Street Friends & Family Night: Flutter and Float Night, Tickets for sale at the Hill Street Office $12 per person — 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Thursday, June 27th - Saturday, June 29th
Friday, June 28th

  • Fishing Fun Class for kids grades 2nd - 5th, 9:00 - 11:00 AM, contact Marshall Community Services at 507-537-6767. Spots are limited.

Tuesday, July 2nd
Thursday, July 4th

  • 4th of July Celebration - 5:00 - 11:00 PM, Independence Park, Marshall, MN

    • Food vendors open at 5:00 PM

    • Music by City of Marshall Municipal Band, the Singing Q’s & Joslynn Rose from The Voice

    • Fireworks at 10:15 PM

Friday, July 12th - Sunday, July 14th

  • Cottonwood Coming Home Days, Cottonwood MN

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