Fatal Accident: 61-Year-Old Man Discovered in Rural Minnesota Grain Bin

Issue #069

16 Aug

In this Marshall Area Insider issue…

🌧️ Marshall, MN Weather - Scattered showers with with a high of 71

🗞️ Fatal Accident: 61-Year-Old Man Discovered in Rural Minnesota Grain Bin

🗞️ Voters Face Choices in Marshall’s Mayoral and Council Races

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Fatal Accident: 61-Year-Old Man Discovered in Rural Minnesota Grain Bin

A tragic incident occurred early Tuesday morning near Lamberton, Minnesota, where a man was found dead inside a grain bin.

The Redwood County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies were dispatched around 1:46 a.m. to assist in locating a missing person.

As they headed to the rural residence, they received an update that the individual had been found in the grain bin.

Upon arrival, emergency responders confirmed the death of 61-year-old Eric Kronback. It appears Kronback suffered fatal injuries while attempting to clear a small amount of grain from the bin.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with support from the Lamberton Fire Department and Ambulance Service.

This unfortunate event has left the community in mourning as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding Kronback's death.

Voters Face Choices in Marshall’s Mayoral and Council Races

Marshall's fall elections will feature some contested races. Incumbent Mayor Bob Byrnes will face off against challenger Noel Ayala, while three candidates—Dereck Deutz, Amanda Schwartz, and David Sturrock—are competing for a seat in Ward 2 of the City Council.

In the school board race, six candidates are vying for three open seats on the Marshall Public Schools Board, including current members Matt Coleman and Anne Marie Vorbach.

Elsewhere in Lyon County, several towns will hold elections for mayoral and council positions, with notable races in Cottonwood, Russell, and Tracy. Cottonwood has no candidates for mayor but two for city council, while Russell has a contested mayoral race between Hilary Buchert and Kristi Wiese. School board elections will also be held in several districts, with multiple seats up for grabs.

For more information on candidates and races, voters can visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website.

Upcoming Area Events

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Wednesday, August 14th - Sunday, August 18th

  • Lyon County Fair in Marshall, MN

    • Friday, August 16th

      • Wanda the Clown at 1:00- 3:00 PM and 4:00 - 6:00 PM

      • The Steamers Thrill Show at 1:30 – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 4:30 PM, and 6:30 – 7:00 PM

      • PRCA Rodeo at 7:00 PM

      • Maiden Dixie starting at 8:30 PM

    • Saturday, August 17 - Senior Citizen’s Day at the Lyon County Fair in the Hoop Barn starting at 10:30 AM

      • Special Presentation by Quilts of Valor

      • Awards for MWA Hometown Hero, Veterna Award and Lyon County Outstanding Citizen Awards

      • Music: Vocalist Kash Richards & Boulder Estates Choir

      • Bingo with cash prizes sponsored by Hill Street Place

      • Digital Photo Booth & Props

      • Route 68 Big Band at 12:30 PM

      • Demolition Derby at 7:00 PM

      • THE HYPE! at 10:00 PM

    • Sunday, August 18th

      • Wanda the Clown at 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

      • Master Gardeners Plant Sale at 11:00 AM

      • Burger Feed at Barrels and Arrows Hoop Barn from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

      • The Steamers Thrill Show at 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 2:00 – 2:30 PM

      • American Legion Bingo at 1:00 PM

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

Wednesday, August 21st - Saturday, August 24th
Thursday, August 22nd

  • Car Cinema – The Last Unicorn at the Marshall-Lyon County Library starting at 8:30 PM

Friday, August 23rd

  • Marshall Aquatic Park Ceremonial Groundbreaking at 6:00 PM

    • 101 West Saratoga Street near the corner of Saratoga and West College Drive, adjacent to Schwan’s Corporate Headquarters

Saturday, August 31st
Wednesdays in August and September

  • Farmers Market in Granite Falls at the Riverwalk from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Saturdays, starting July 6th - October
Friday, September 6th - Sunday, September 8th

  • Minneota Boxelder Bug Days

Monday, September 9th

  • Lyon County Republicans Fall Banquet with Guest Speaker Liz Collin at the SMSU Conference Center starting at 5:30 PM - for more information visit the Lyon County Republican Facebook Group

Friday, September 13th

  • Car Cinema: Road Less Traveled at the Marshall-Lyon County Library starting at 8:30 PM

Thursday, September 12th - Monday, September 16th
Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th

  • Picker’s Paradise Fall Show at the Red Baron Arena & Expo in Marshall

    • Saturday hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    • Sunday hours: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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