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Raise a Glass to Marshall: Limited Edition Beers Coming Soon
Issue #055
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🗞️ Raise a Glass to Marshall: Limited Edition Beers Coming Soon
🗞️ Marshall Adjusts Liquor License Fees After 30 Years
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Raise a Glass to Marshall: Limited Edition Beers Coming Soon
A group of local partners is coming together to showcase the Marshall area community with a unique twist—four exclusive brews from Brau Brothers Brewing.
At the Marshall City Council meeting on Tuesday, Eric Luther, the manager of Tall Grass Liquor, revealed plans for these limited-edition beers that will be available only at the Marshall liquor store.
This project is a collaboration between Tall Grass Liquor, Brau Brothers Brewing, and Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU).
Luther mentioned that these exclusive beers have been in the works for four or five months and are set to launch soon. The target date for the release is August 24, coinciding with the Sounds of Summer weekend in Marshall.
The lineup includes Cultivate Pale Ale, Brew 1872 Amber Ale, Mustang Golden Ale, and Jiminey Jumper Juicy Apple—a special apple-flavored version of Brau Brothers’ Old 56 beer. Luther shared that they are under contract to produce 200 cases of each variety.
The project also involves some city approvals. One agreement allows the use of a historic Marshall railroad depot photo for the Brew 1872 can design, thanks to the Lyon County Historical Society.
Another agreement covers local branding and canning with Brau Brothers. Additionally, there’s a fundraising aspect: $1 from each six-pack and fridge pack of Mustang Golden Ale will be donated to SMSU athletics.
Council members voted to approve all three agreements in a single motion, and Luther expressed excitement about seeing the project come to life.
The partners have put in a lot of effort, and they’re getting close to making these exclusive brews available to the community.
Marshall Adjusts Liquor License Fees After 30 Years
For the first time in decades, Marshall is raising its liquor license fees. This week, the City Council voted to hike the on-sale liquor license fee by $500, with increases for on-sale and off-sale 3.2% malt liquor and temporary licenses as well. The goal is to align Marshall's fees with those of similar-sized cities.
Marshall's liquor license fees have been cut a few times over the past 30 years, from $5,000 in the '90s to $4,200 in the early 2000s, and down to $3,000 in 2018. The new plan sets the intoxicating liquor license fee at $3,500, the 3.2% malt liquor off-sale license at $150, the on-sale license at $300, and the temporary license at $75.
Council member James Lozinski and a local business owner opposed the changes. Lozinski questioned the 18% increase, suggesting that keeping fees low could benefit struggling local businesses. City Clerk Steven Anderson said the increase was based on fees in similar Minnesota cities, where the average is around $3,515.63.
Nearby towns like Willmar, Redwood Falls, Cottonwood, Pipestone, Tracy, and Montevideo have an average fee of about $2,300, with Willmar's fee at $4,000.
Business owner Matt Schnoor emailed concerns, suggesting population size shouldn't be the only factor. He recommended considering the number of licenses per 1,000 residents and the city's specific costs from businesses with liquor licenses.
City Administrator Sharon Hanson mentioned that police calls and background checks for these businesses also cost the city, which they currently don't charge separately for. She argued that increased fees would help cover these costs and create a fairer market, instead of relying on general property taxes.
The Council approved the fee increases with a 5-2 vote, with Lozinski and Steven Meister voting against it.
Upcoming Area Events
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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
Wednesday, July 31st
Southwest Minnesota Orchestra at Liberty Park in Marshall starting at 7:00 PM
Food Truck available from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
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
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
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
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
Wednesday, August 7th
Singing Qs at Liberty Park in Marshall starting at 7:00 PM
Food Truck available from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Monday, August 12th
Miss Rodeo Minnesota Fundraiser Pork Chop Dinner at the Hitching Post from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Wednesday, August 14th
Red River Boys at Liberty Park in Marshall starting at 7:00 PM
Food Truck available from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Thursday, August 15th
Thursdays on 3rd in Marshall from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
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
Thursday, August 22nd - Sunday, August 25th
Sounds of Summer, Marshall MN
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