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Garage Fire in Lynd Under Investigation After Total Loss
Issue #044
In this Marshall Area Insider issue…
🌤️ Marshall, MN Weather - Mostly sunny with with a high of 86
🗞️ Granite Falls Meeting Addresses New Child Care Standards
🗞️ Garage Fire in Lynd Under Investigation After Total Loss
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Granite Falls Meeting Addresses New Child Care Standards
The Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) hosted an in-person informational session in Granite Falls to discuss proposed changes to licensing standards for in-home and child care centers.
The meeting, held on Tuesday, aimed to gather feedback from child care providers, economic development professionals, and community leaders.
Key proposed changes include updated requirements for:
water
radon, and soil testing
specific toy lists
guidelines for handling children's behavior
and schedules for cleaning and disinfecting.
Attendees expressed concerns about the new costs and potential subjectivity of the policies, fearing that stringent requirements could force some providers to close, exacerbating the child care shortage.
Several concerns were highlighted during the meeting:
Behavior Guidance: Attendees questioned the necessity of documenting every instance of separating a child from the group, particularly in cases of immediate safety concerns.
Staff Qualifications and Training: There were suggestions to make training more flexible and accessible, with concerns that stringent requirements might limit the staffing pool.
Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting: Attendees sought clarity on terms like "clean" and the specific viruses against which disinfectants must be effective.
Furnishings, Equipment, Materials, and Supplies: There was a call for clearer definitions of terms like "toy sets" and "adequate amount" to avoid subjective interpretations.
Facility and Environmental Health: Concerns were raised about the financial burden of frequent radon, water, and air testing, as well as other safety measures.
The public is encouraged to provide feedback through a DHS survey, open until July 15, with the possibility of extension.
The DHS plans to release the next draft of proposals by early November, aiming for legislative presentation early next year.
Garage Fire in Lynd Under Investigation After Total Loss
The Lynd Fire Department responded to a garage fire report at 10:47 PM on Wednesday.
Upon arrival, they found a detached garage fully engulfed in flames, which they extinguished in about 40 minutes.
No injuries were reported, but the garage was a total loss, and a neighboring house sustained heat damage.
The Marshall Fire Department, Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, and Marshall North Ambulance assisted.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Upcoming Area Events
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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
Thursday, July 18th
Shades of the Past Ice Cream Social and Evening Cruise, Dining Room & Front Pergola Areas of Hill Street Place, 6:00 PM
Friday, July 19th
6th Annual SMSU Agronomy Field Day, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
The Field Day is free and open to the public. RSVP for lunch by Monday, July 14th: https://qrco.de/smsuagfieldday
Fridays and Saturdays, July 12-13, 19-20, 26-27
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
Friday, July 26th
Aebleskiver Days Golf Tournament, Registration at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM Shotgun Start
Picnic Supper at the Tyler Swimming Pool, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Chalk The Walk at the Tyler Swimming Pool, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Pool Party and Games at the Tyler Swimming Pool, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Saturday, July 27th
Aebleskiver Amble Run / Bike 5k & 8 mile at the Fairgrounds, Registration starting at 7:45 AM, Race begins at 8:30 AM
Taekwando Demo under the Tent at 9:00 AM
Aebleskiver Served at the Fairgrounds, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Aebleskiver Easting Contest under the Tent at 10:00 AM
Sunrise Manor Performers under the Tent at 10:30 AM
Vendors & Crafters at the Fairgrounds, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Jessica’s Little Ponies at the Fairgrounds, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Bouncy House at the Fairgrounds, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Comedian / Magician: Jared Sherlock under the Tent at 1:00 PM
Joslynn Rose - 2024 The Voice Contestant at the Bandshell Park starting at 4:00 PM
Grand Parade, Tyler Main Street starting at 6:00 PM
Aebleskiver After Party
and more…
Sunday, July 28th
Community Church Service under the tent at 9:30 AM
For the full schedule visit the Aebleskiver Days Celebration Facebook Page.
Sunday, July 28th - Thursday, August 1st - VBS at Bethel Fellowship Church, Minneota
Sunday, July 28th: Kick off meal for attending families at 5:15 PM, VBS starting at 6:15 PM
Nightly VBS from 6:15 - 8:15 PM for ages: finishes pre-school through finished 5th grade
Thursday, August 1st: “Show Off” Program for the families followed by lunch
For questions and registration please call: 507-530-6341
Saturdays, starting July 6th - October
Marshall Farmers Market, Parking Lot between YMCA and Schawn’s, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Every Friday in June and July
Family Film Friday at Marshall-Lyon County Library, 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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