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NOW IN TOP 4: Vote Now! Help Action Trackchair Win Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota

Issue #102

02 Oct

In this Marshall Area Insider issue…

☁️ Marshall, MN Weather - Cloudy sunny with a high of 83

🗞️ NOW IN TOP 4: Vote Now! Help Action Trackchair Win Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota

🗞️ Tough Choices Ahead for Lyon County Landfill as Waste Increases

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NOW IN TOP 4: Vote Now! Help Action Trackchair Win Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with BMO, has announced the top four finalists for the first-ever "Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota" contest.

This competition highlights the state's manufacturing innovations, and among the finalists is the Action Trackchair, a groundbreaking all-terrain wheelchair produced in Marshall.

The contest has reached the final round, with public voting open until October 4th at 4:00 PM.

The ultimate winner will be unveiled during the 2024 Manufacturers' Summit on October 8th.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support Marshall's local business, Action Trackchair, by casting your vote! Let’s help them earn the recognition they deserve as the "Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota."

Tough Choices Ahead for Lyon County Landfill as Waste Increases

The Lyon County landfill, currently at its mid-life stage, is confronting several challenges that will influence its future operations.

In addition to space limitations, evolving environmental regulations on construction and demolition waste, along with PFAS chemicals, are crucial factors shaping long-term planning.

Waste from multiple counties contributes to landfill capacity, with stable municipal waste intake and fluctuating industrial waste levels. A growing influx of construction debris due to nearby landfill closures adds pressure on Lyon County’s facility, and authorities are strategizing how to address the increased waste flow.

Officials are also focusing on waste reduction and recycling goals, with plans to meet the state’s 35% recycling target by 2030.

Some counties in the region have already met the target, but others face significant challenges. The landfill’s administrators are exploring options such as improving industrial waste tracking and encouraging the recycling of building materials and plastics.

The idea of establishing a regional waste coordinator is also being discussed to boost outreach efforts.

The introduction of new programs, like the upcoming tool lending library through the Marshall-Lyon County Library, reflects efforts to promote reuse and keep items out of landfills.

Initiatives like diverting clean Styrofoam coolers and encouraging donations to thrift stores also aim to reduce waste in the region.

Upcoming Area Events

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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

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
Wednesday, October 9th

  • Legislative Candidates Forum at Charter Hall, Room 201 at SMSU from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

    • Candidates for the Minnesota Legislature House District 15A will present their ideas and respond to questions from the audience and the local news media.

    • The program will be held in Charter Hall, Room 201 on the campus of SMSU.

Thursday, October 10th
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
Thursday, October 24th

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

  • Moonlight Madness in Downtown Marshall starting at 7:00 PM

Saturday, October 26th
Thursday, October 31st

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