Tragic Accident Near Hector Claims One Life, Injures Another

Issue #052

24 Jul

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🗞️ Tragic Accident Near Hector Claims One Life, Injures Another

🗞️ Marshall School Board Seeks New Members: Election Details Inside

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Tragic Accident Near Hector Claims One Life, Injures Another

On July 21, 2024, around 3:34 PM, the Renville County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call about a one-vehicle crash near the intersection of Renville County Road 22 and 850th Avenue, approximately five miles northeast of Hector, MN in Hector Township.

Emergency responders found a 1997 Ford F250 overturned at the bottom of a creek bank, though it wasn't submerged in water.

The driver, Nikolaus Beglau, 40, and passenger, Katie Dupre, 36, both from Hector, MN, were trapped inside the vehicle. Both were extricated and received emergency medical attention.

Beglau was airlifted to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN, with unspecified injuries.

Sadly, despite resuscitation efforts, Dupre was pronounced dead at the scene.

Initial investigations indicate that the vehicle, traveling northbound on Renville County Road 22, crossed into the opposite lane, entered a ditch, launched off a creek embankment, and landed on its roof at the bottom of the creek bank.

Multiple agencies assisted at the scene, including the Hector and Buffalo Lake Fire Departments, Hector and Buffalo Lake Ambulance Services, Alina Health EMS, Mayo Clinic Helicopter, North Air Care, Hector and Buffalo Lake Police Departments, and the Minnesota State Patrol.

Marshall School Board Seeks New Members: Election Details Inside

There are three open seats on the Marshall Public Schools Board up for grabs this fall in the Nov. 5 general election.

If you're interested in running, applications will be accepted from July 30 until 5:00 PM on August 13, 2024.

You can file your candidacy at the school district clerk's office. To help potential candidates, an informational session will be held on July 30 at 4:30 PM at the public school district.

The seats currently held by board chair Matt Coleman and directors Bill Swope and Anne Marie Vorbach are up for election.

Vorbach, a clinical psychologist for Avera Marshall, was recently sworn in to finish out Bill Mulso’s term after he stepped down. She has a daughter who graduated from Marshall High School and a son who currently attends.

Swope, who served as an elementary school principal in Marshall for 28 years and has been on the board for eight years, began his teaching career in St. Paul. Coleman has been on the board since 2006 and has lived in Marshall since 1986. His three daughters graduated from Marshall High School, and he currently works as a hog procurement manager for Smithfield Foods.

Board members will be elected to a three-year term. Superintendent Jeremy Williams mentioned that they're looking for candidates passionate about schools and kids and eager to be involved.

Candidates must be eligible voters, at least 21 years old, residents of the district for at least 30 days before the election, and free of any felonies.

For more updates and information, you can check the district website.

Upcoming Area Events

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Wednesday, July 24th

  • Todd’s Garage - Inspiration Session, every Wednesday starting July 24th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM in Granite Falls

Wednesday, July 24th - Friday, July 26th
Friday and Saturday, July 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

    • 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.

Saturday, July 27th - Sunday, July 28th
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
Every Friday in June and July
Thursday, August 1st

  • Makers Market in Granite Falls, MN from 5:00 - 8:00 PM with music by Mike Gill

Friday, August 2nd - Sunday, August 4th

  • Belgian American Days, Ghent, MN

Saturday, August 3rd - Sunday, August 4th

  • The Good Old Days & Threshing Show, Hanley Falls, MN

Tuesday, August 6th - Thursday, August 8th

  • Farmfest, Redwood Falls, MN

    • Tuesday, August 6th

      • Corn and Soybean Marketing Discussion at Wick Building Farmfest Center, 8:30 - 9:20 AM

      • Cattle Chute Demos and Company Presentations, Lifestock Tent, 10:00 AM

      • Sweet Corn Feed at Wick Building Farmfest Center, 11:30 AM

      • Linder Farm Network Noon Show and Ice Cream at Wick Building Farmfest Center, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

      • Peter Klug - Musician at the Music & Entertainment Lounge, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

      • and more…

    • Wednesday, August 7th

      • Minnesota Farm Bureau Breakfast at the Minnesota Farm Bureau Booth #7, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

      • Kids’ Pedal Pull, near Entrance Gate 2, 1:00 PM

      • Address from Governor Walz, Wick Building Farmfest Center, 1:10 PM

      • Peter Klug - Musician at the Music & Entertainment Lounge, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

      • and more…

    • Thursday, August 8th

      • University of Minnesota Manure Applicator Certification Program, Wick Building Farmfest Center, 8:00 - 10:30 AM

      • Beef Quality Assurance Training & Certification, Livestock Tent, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

      • and more…

Wednesday, August 14th - Sunday, August 18th

  • Lyon County Fair in Marshall, MN

Friday, August 16th - Saturday, August 17th

  • Echo Days at the Echo Lions Park in Echo, MN

    • Friday, August 16th

      • Show and Shine Car Show, Registration 4:30 PM, Show begins at 5:00 PM

      • Echo Legion Burger Stand and Beer Garden - 5:00 PM

      • Bingo in the Park - 7:00 PM

    • Saturday, August 17th

      • 5k Walk / Run, 8:00 AM start

      • Kids Events - all day

      • Medallion Hunt - clues given throughout the day

      • The Zoo Man - shows at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM

      • Larry Olson Band, Community Center, 2:00 - 4:30 PM

      • Vendors in the Park, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

      • Little Scrappers Pedal Pull

        • Registration 3:30 PM - Start: 4:00 PM

      • Grand Parade, 5:00 PM

      • Annual Hog Roast Meal, 4:00 - 7:00 PM

      • Two Rivers Entertainment, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Monday, August 19th - Wednesday, August 21st

  • Wood Lake Fair in Wood Lake, MN

    • Coloring Contest, pick up coloring sheets at the City Office starting August 1st, coloring sheets to be turned in by August 19th between 5:30 and 7:30 PM

    • Scavenger Hunt: Monday - Wednesday

    • Wednesday, August 21st

      • Kiddie Parade, line up 5:45 PM, start 6:00 PM

      • Grand Parade, 6:30 PM

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