Southwest Initiative Foundation Seeks Input on Child Care Licensing Process

Issue #036

02 Jul

In this Marshall Area Insider issue…

⛅ Marshall, MN Weather - Mostly cloudy with with a high of 79

🗞️ Highway 59 Repairs: Lane Closures and Delays Expected Starting July 8

🗞️ Southwest Initiative Foundation Seeks Input on Child Care Licensing Process

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Highway 59 Repairs: Lane Closures and Delays Expected Starting July 8

Concrete repair work is set to begin on Highway 59 in Lyon County, starting July 8.

The project will cover a stretch of the highway from the intersection with U.S. Highway 14 to the junction with State Highway 23. This maintenance work is expected to last for several weeks, with completion projected by early August.

During the construction period, traffic will be managed with lane closures and the use of flaggers to direct vehicles.

Motorists should anticipate delays and are encouraged to seek alternate routes if possible to avoid congestion.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) emphasized the importance of this repair work to ensure the longevity and safety of the roadway.

The project involves removing and replacing deteriorated concrete panels, which will improve the overall driving experience and reduce the need for frequent maintenance.

Southwest Initiative Foundation Seeks Input on Child Care Licensing Process

Child care providers across southwest Minnesota are invited to participate in upcoming listening sessions hosted by the Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) regarding proposed new licensing standards by the Department of Human Services (DHS).

SWIF, emphasizing the importance of child care services in the region, will facilitate these sessions in Granite Falls, Worthington, and Willmar.

These sessions aim to gather feedback crucial for shaping future standards and informing legislators about local concerns.

Currently, southwest Minnesota supports 580 family-based child care providers and 85 child care centers within SWIF's 18-county service area.

Despite this, there has been a decline in available child care providers and spots for children, underscoring the economic impact of child care availability.

Participants, including child care providers, economic development professionals, and community leaders, can join either in-person or virtual sessions from July 8-11.

These sessions will feature presentations on draft standards followed by facilitated discussions to gather comprehensive feedback.

For more details and registration, visit swifoundation.org.

Upcoming Area Events

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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

  • Fourth of July Celebration at St. John Cantius Catholic church in Wilno, MN

    • Mass at 10:00 AM

    • Full Turkey Dinner,10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

    • Other activities include: Bingo, Country Store, Cake Walk, Beer Garden, Pull Tabs, Lunch Stand, Pie Auction at 1:30 PM, Kid Tractor Pull at 2:00 PM

    • Plus outdoor music entertainment by Midwest Cowboys

Thursday, July 4th - Sunday, July 7th - Hendricks Summerfest in Hendricks, MN

  • Thursday, July 4th

    • Pancake Feed at VMP Picnic Shelter, 8:00 - 11:00 AM

    • Taco In A Bag at VMP Picnic Shelter, 4:30 PM

    • Community Spirit Award at VMP Bandshell, 5:00 PM

    • Talent Show at VMP Bandshell, 5:15 PM

  • Friday, July 5th

    • Bingo at VMP Picnic Shelter, 10:00 - 11:00 AM

    • Face Painting at Veterans Memorial Park, 10:00 - 11:00 AM

    • Inflatables at Veterans Memorial Park, 1:00 PM

    • Root Beer Floats at Veterans Memorial Park, 2:30 - 3:30 PM

    • Pickleball at VMP Sportcourt, 3:00 - 4:30 PM

    • Pizza, Pints & Puzzle Competition at VMP Memorial Park, 5:30 PM

  • Saturday, July 5th

    • Fun Run (1 mile, 5k, 10k) at Veterans Memorial Park, 8:00 AM

    • 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at VMP Sports Courts, 10:00 AM

    • Parade, 11:00 AM

    • Burger Feed at VMP Picnic Shelter, 12:00 PM

    • Duck Race at Lake Hendricks Public Beach, 2:00 PM

    • Inflatables at Veterans Memorial Park, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

    • Kids Water Fun at Veterans Memorial Park, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

    • Street Dance at The Shed, 9:00 PM

  • Sunday, July 6th

    • Church in the Park at VMP Bandshell, 9:00 AM

    • Boat Parade, 2:00 PM

    • Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt on Main Street, 3:30 PM

For more information visit the Hendricks Community Club Facebook Page.

Wednesday, July 10th

  • Tracy Area Garden & Quilty Tour, 2:00 - 7:30 PM, Tickets are $20

    • Garden Tours

      • Marianne & Robert Ankrum

      • Sis & Joe Beierman

      • Melissa & Jim Christian

      • Desneige & Jim Gervais

      • Lori & Val Eberspacher

      • Jesse James

      • Kim & Kerry Ruppert / Ruppert Garden Products

    • Featuring Quilts:

      • Lake Sarah Quilters

      • Cindy Bader - Patterns on the Prairie

      • Pam Swanson

      • Becky Peters

      • Lynn Verlinde

      • Karen Johansen

      • Janet Kirchner

      • Lynn Larson - “Help Tuck Them In” Tracy Lions Project Quilts

    • For more information, visit this Facebook group.

Thursday, July 11th

  • Ivanhoe Community Pork Chop Feed Fundraiser, 5:00 - 7:30 PM at Gilson Field in Ivanhoe, MN

Friday, July 12th - Sunday, July 14th - Cottonwood Coming Home Days, Cottonwood, MN:

  • Friday, July 12th

    • Fireworks over the lake at 10:00 PM

  • Saturday, July 13th

    • 5K Walk / Run Fundraiser at Lake Park at 7:30 AM

    • Volleyball Tournament at Lake Park at 9:00 AM

    • Medallion Hunt at 9:00 AM

    • Ambulance Burger Feed at 11:00 AM

    • Splash Dance at 1:00 PM

    • Booster Club Kiddie Pedal Pull at 3:30 PM

    • Parade at 4:00 PM

    • Fireman Pork Feed at 4:30 PM

    • Street Dance at Leroy’s at 8:00 PM

  • Sunday, July 14th

    • Ice Cream Social at Lake Park at 1:00 PM

    • Cow Pie Bingo at Lake Park at 1:00 PM

Fridays and Saturdays, July 12-13, 19-20, 26-27

  • 47th Annual Wilder Pageant

    • Gates open - 7:00 PM / Gates open - 5:30 PM on July 19 and 20

    • Pageant Singers - 8:00 PM

    • Pageant Performance - 9:00 PM

Friday, July 26th - Sunday, July 28th

  • Aebleskiver Days, Tyler, MN

Saturdays, starting July 6th - October
Every Friday in June and July

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