Marshall Residents: Chip Sealing Project Closes Streets for the Day

Issue #075

26 Aug

In this Marshall Area Insider issue…

🌤️ Marshall, MN Weather - Partly cloudy with a high of 86

🗞️ Thunderstorm Causes Power Outages Northeast of Marshall

🗞️ Marshall Residents: Chip Sealing Project Closes Streets for the Day

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Thunderstorm Causes Power Outages Northeast of Marshall

The Marshall area was hit by a severe thunderstorm on Thursday morning, with heavy rain and lightning sweeping through the region around 11:00 AM

Despite the storm's intensity, Marshall itself seemed to escape with minimal damage, according to Marshall Parks and Recreation Superintendent Preston Stensrud.

He noted that most of the setup for the Sounds of Summer festival had already been completed prior to the storm, so there were no significant delays in preparation. Stensrud planned to inspect the city parks for any damage later in the day.

However, the storm caused more disruption northeast of Marshall.

Around 11:45 AM, Xcel Energy reported that about 475 customers in the Echo, Wood Lake, and Belview areas were without power due to weather-related issues.

Crews were actively working to restore electricity by Thursday afternoon.

Marshall Residents: Chip Sealing Project Closes Streets for the Day

Today, several streets in Marshall are closed to parking as crews work on chip sealing the road surfaces.

The city announced that Pearson Bros., Inc. has placed “No Parking” signs along the affected routes to ensure a smooth process.

The streets impacted include Channel Parkway, Susan Drive, Tiger Drive, and Lyon Street, along with several residential streets in the northern part of Marshall.

Residents were required to move their vehicles off these streets by 6 a.m. this morning to allow the work to begin.

The specific streets undergoing chip sealing today include:

  • Channel Parkway

  • Susan Drive (between Clarice Avenue and U.S. Highway 59)

  • Tiger Drive (sections between Minnesota Highway 23 and Highway 19)

  • Commencement Boulevard

  • Lyon Street (between Fifth and Sixth Streets)

  • Soucy Drive, Ranch Avenue, and Winifred Circle

  • Fremont Street (between Ranch Avenue and Pleasant Avenue)

  • Pleasant Avenue (from Sixth Street to the end of the road)

  • West Redwood Street (between Fifth Street and Seventh Street)

The city expects the chip sealing project to be completed by the end of the day, assuming favorable weather conditions.

For any questions or concerns, residents can contact the Marshall city engineer’s office at 507-537-6773.

Upcoming Area Events

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Wednesday, August 28th

  • Democratic-Farmer-Labor Pop-Up Tent at 701 East College Drive in Marshall from 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Saturday, August 31st
Wednesday, September 4 (first Wednesday of every month)

  • Dementia Caregiver Support Group from 10:00 - 11:30 AM at Adult Community Center in Marshall

    • Open to everyone, come when you can, no cost or obligation to attend, refreshments available

    • For questions contact Jamie Lanners (507) 828-8891

Thursday, September 5

  • Democratic-Farmer-Labor Pop-Up Tent at 484 Craig Avenue on HWY 14 in Tracy from 5:00 - 8:00 PM

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

  • Marshall Public Schools Retired Teachers/Staff Lunch at the Marshall Golf Club at 11:00 AM

  • Complementary tour of Southview Elementary at 601 E Southview Drive at 10:20 AM

Fridays in September and October, starting Sept. 6th - October 18

  • Stepping On Classes at 9:00 AM at Adult Community Center in Marshall (Free, donations accepted)

    • reduce your risk of falls, and learn techniques for maintaining an active and fulfilling live

  • Registration will be on Friday, August 30th at 9:00 AM

  • For more information of pre-registration contact Jane Como at (507) 532-1326

Thursday, September 12th

  • Democratic-Farmer-Labor Pop-Up Tent at 344 West Main Street in Cottonwood from 5:00 - 8:00 PM

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

  • Squidfest in Granite Falls from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    • 10:00 AM: 5k run/ walk

    • 10:30 AM: Kids Disc Golf at Rice Park

    • 12:00 PM: Registration for Steve Virnig Memorial Dis Golf Tournament- Tournament begins at 12:30 PM

    • 12:00 PM: Tricia and the Toonies ENVIROShow at Plaza on Prentice Street

    • 1:00 - 4:00 PM: Todd’s Garage opens, free art & educational activities, live music performances, circus art performance

    • 4:00 - 6:00 PM: Live music performance by the Squid City Slingers in the City Parking Lot

    • 4:00 - 8:00 PM: Rib Fest at the American Legion

    • All day: Vendors & food trucks

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

Thursday, September 19th

  • Thursdays on 3rd in Marshall from 5:30 - 7:30 PM

  • Prairie Jam at Schwan Regional Event Center on the Campus of Southwest Minnesota State University

  • Democratic-Farmer-Labor Pop-Up Tent at the Minneota Farmers Market from 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Saturday, September 21st
Saturdays and Sundays starting September 21st - October 26th

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