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Help Marshall’s Action Trackchair Win the Coolest Thing in Minnesota Contest!

Issue #096

24 Sep

In this Marshall Area Insider issue…

🌤️ Marshall, MN Weather - Partly cloudy with a high of 74

🗞️ Help Marshall’s Action Trackchair Win the Coolest Thing in Minnesota Contest!

🗞️ End of an Era: Yelloh Announces Closure Amid Operational Struggles

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📌 Know of other local events not listed? Send us the details!

Help Marshall’s Action Trackchair Win the Coolest Thing in Minnesota Contest!

The "Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota" contest has entered its final stages, with only eight incredible products remaining in the competition.

Among these top contenders is Marshall’s own Action Trackchair, a revolutionary all-terrain wheelchair designed to give individuals with mobility challenges the freedom to explore.

Other finalists include iconic products like Spam, Red Wing boots, and Medtronic’s life-saving innovations.

Now is the time to show your support for Action Trackchair and vote for your favorite!

End of an Era: Yelloh Announces Closure Amid Operational Struggles

Yelloh, the food delivery company famous for its bright yellow trucks, is set to end its 70-year run in November.

Originally founded in 1952 by Marvin Schwan in Marshall, Minnesota, the company grew from delivering local ice cream to becoming a nationwide frozen food service.

However, Yelloh has struggled in recent years with staffing shortages, pandemic-related supply chain disruptions, and the rise of digital shopping, which changed the personal, door-to-door interactions that were once its hallmark.

Despite attempts to stay afloat, including a rebrand in 2022, Yelloh faced insurmountable business challenges, leading to the difficult decision to cease operations.

Employees will be notified in accordance with the WARN act, with the last day of delivery set for November 8. The company’s closure comes after significant layoffs in recent years, including 750 employees last October and further cuts in June.

Yelloh’s history is deeply tied to the local community in Marshall. It started with one man delivering ice cream and expanded into a beloved national brand. After Schwan’s Company was sold to CJ CheilJedang in 2018, the Schwan family retained ownership of the home delivery service, which later became Yelloh.

As Yelloh prepares to close its doors, it marks the end of a business that served millions of families and provided thousands of jobs over its long history.

The company’s leadership expressed deep gratitude to their employees and loyal customers while acknowledging the heartbreak of seeing such an iconic brand come to an end.

Upcoming Area Events

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Thursday, September 26th

  • Democratic-Farmer-Labor Pop-Up Tent at Knudson-Bosley Park (HWY 14) from 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Saturday, September 28th
Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29th
Wednesday, October 2nd (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

Tuesday, October 1st

  • Local Candidate Forum (MPS School Board, Mayor & City Council, and County Commissioner) at the Marshall-Lyon County Library from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Thursday, October 3rd

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

Friday, October 4th

  • Granite Falls Home Companion Comedy Show at the American Legion st 7:30 PM, free admission

Saturday, October 5th
Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th
Monday, October 7th
Thursday, October 10th

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

Saturday, October 12th and Sunday, October 13th

  • Fleet – Tune Into Magic at the Red Baron Arena & Expo from 7:00 - 9:00 PM

  • 21st Quilt & Trunk Show at the Adult Community Center in Marshall

    • Saturday, October 12th from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

    • Sunday, October 13th from 12:00 - 4:00 PM

    • $5 admission - included with your admission is a TRUNK SHOW Featuring Bev Krog

    • If you have a quilt you’d like to display at our show contact:

Thursday, October 17th

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

Friday, October 18th and Saturday, October 19th
Saturdays and Sundays starting September 28ht and September 29th - October 26th
Saturdays, starting July 6th - October
Wednesdays in September

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

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