$4.4M Highway 59 Project Finished, Traffic Resumes with ADA Upgrades

Issue #121

29 Oct

In this Marshall Area Insider issue…

🌤️ Marshall, MN Weather - Partly cloudy with a high of 67

🗞️ $4.4M Highway 59 Project Finished, Traffic Resumes with ADA Upgrades

🗞️ Early Voters Surge in Lyon County: Over 2,700 Ballots Cast So Far

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$4.4M Highway 59 Project Finished, Traffic Resumes with ADA Upgrades

Highway 59 south of Marshall and Garvin is now open after a comprehensive concrete repair and improvement project, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced.

The $4.4 million project by Interstate Improvement, Inc., included extensive road surface repairs, as well as upgrades to sidewalks and pedestrian crossings in Marshall, aligning with ADA standards.

These enhancements included key intersections on Highway 19, improving accessibility and safety.

All detours and barriers are expected to be cleared, fully reopening the route for traffic.

Early Voters Surge in Lyon County: Over 2,700 Ballots Cast So Far

Lyon County is seeing a record level of early voting as Election Day nears, with 2,750 ballots already cast—a substantial increase from previous years.

The rise is partly due to expanded mail-in options in 18 out of 33 precincts, including several rural townships and small cities.

Extended voting hours at the Lyon County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office provide added flexibility for voters, with specific weekend and evening hours leading up to Election Day.

Voters can choose in-person, mail-in, or absentee ballots, with clear guidelines on deadlines.

For residents still planning to vote, resources on absentee ballot requests, registration, and ballot tracking are available online, ensuring all have the opportunity to participate.

Upcoming Area Events

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Tuesday, October 29th
Wednesday, October 30th
Thursday, October 31st
Friday, November 1st
Saturday, November 2nd
Sunday, November 3rd
Wednesday, November 6th (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, November 7th
Saturday, November 9th

  • Lincoln County VFW Post #2980 in Ivanhoe, MN is hosting a Deer Hunter's Supper from 5:30 Pm - 8:00 PM

    • Menu: 8oz New York Strip Steak for $18.00 or Country Fried Steak with Country Gravy - $13.00. Both meals are served with a Lettuce Salad, Bake Potato, Green Beans & Dinner Roll.

    • The Post is located at 116 E. Saxon St. in Ivanhoe.

Sunday, November 10th
Friday, November 15th - Sunday, November 17th

  • Kananaskis Christmas Market at the Redwood Area Community Center in Redwood Falls

    • Friday, November 15th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM - residents only

    • Saturday, November 16th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    • Sunday, November 17th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday, November 16th

  • Fall Vendor Show at KB’s Ballroom in Ghent from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sunday, November 17th
Thursday, November 21st - Saturday, November 23rd
Friday, November 22nd
Saturday, November 23rd

  • Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care’s A Light to Remember events

    • Legion Lion Park in Balaton at 4:30 PM

    • Veteran’s Memorial Park in Tracy at 6:00 PM

  • The 12th Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk at the Lyon County Museum in Marshall from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    • The trees and museum will stay decorated through December 31.

  • Holiday Kick Off in Granite Falls from 3:00 - 6:00 PM in downtown Granite Falls

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