New City Program Helps Marshall Residents Replace Ash Trees

Issue #106

08 Oct

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🗞️ New City Program Helps Marshall Residents Replace Ash Trees

🗞️ Get Ready for SMSU Homecoming: A Full Week of Festivities, Football, and Fun!

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New City Program Helps Marshall Residents Replace Ash Trees

Marshall residents have been actively engaging with a new city program aimed at helping them remove and replace ash trees affected by the emerald ash borer.

Launched earlier last week, the Ash Tree Removal and Replacement Reimbursement Program, funded by a $329,080 ReLeaf Grant, offers residents up to $200 for ash tree removal and $100 for planting new trees.

The initiative is a proactive measure as the invasive beetle continues to threaten local tree populations. The program has already seen significant interest, with multiple inquiries and applications filed.

Tree removal, however, must be done between November 1 and May 1 to prevent the spread of the emerald ash borer, which is less active during colder months.

Homeowners need to work with licensed contractors, and new plantings must adhere to city-approved species lists.

This program aims to maintain Marshall's tree population while ensuring the landscape adapts to the environmental challenges posed by the emerald ash borer.

For more details, residents can visit the Marshall city website or contact the Parks and Recreation office for assistance.

Get Ready for SMSU Homecoming: A Full Week of Festivities, Football, and Fun!

The 2024 Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) Homecoming is shaping up to be a vibrant celebration of Mustang pride, packed with events for students, alumni, and the Marshall community now to October 13.

Wednesday's Day of Service offers opportunities for community involvement, including Adopt-A-Highway cleanups and park improvements.

Sports fans can look forward to women’s soccer and volleyball games on Friday, leading into Saturday’s Homecoming Parade and the Game Day Roundup, which features tailgating, food trucks, live music, and inflatables.

The Southwest Celebration, honoring distinguished alumni and showcasing campus projects, is a highlight of the week, requiring pre-registration for attendees.

Saturday’s events culminate with the Homecoming football game against Wayne State, followed by Sunday’s soccer match against the University of Sioux Falls.

Throughout the week, there’s something for everyone—sports enthusiasts, community members, and alumni alike can all join in the fun of SMSU’s time-honored traditions.

Upcoming Area Events

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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:

    • Iverson Tree Farm 6th Annual Fall Festival

      • MEA Friday, October 18th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

      • Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

      • Sundays from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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
Monday, October 21st
Friday, October 18th - Sunday, October 20th
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
Sunday, October 27th
Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th (LAST TIME!)
Thursday, October 31st

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