Spook-tacular Schedule: Your Complete Guide to Halloween Fun in Marshall Area

Issue #123

31 Oct

In this Marshall Area Insider issue…

🌧️ Marshall, MN Weather - Rain and snow with a high of 43

🎃 Spook-tacular Schedule: Your Complete Guide to Halloween Fun in Marshall Area

🗞️ Marshall Fire Department Seizes Rare Training Opportunity on West Main Street

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Spook-tacular Schedule: Your Complete Guide to Halloween Fun in Marshall Area

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween celebration across the Marshall area!

Tomorrow's festivities kick off early at Hill Street Place, where trick-or-treaters can visit the lobby from 4:00 to 5:30 PM for indoor candy collecting fun.

Just down the road, Boulder Estates welcomes Trick or Treaters from 4:30 to 6:00 PM, offering another warm and friendly environment for early evening treats.

The Marshall-Lyon County Library joins the Halloween spirit from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, providing a perfect stop for book-loving trick-or-treaters.

Meanwhile, St. Stephen's will host their Trunk or Treat event from 5:45 to 7:00 PM at 1301 S 4th St in Marshall. Bring a donation for the food shelf as your admission – it's a wonderful way to celebrate the giving spirit of the season while collecting treats!

For those seeking evening adventures, The Haunted Carnival promises spine-tingling fun at 702 W Lyon Street from 6:00 to 10:00 PM.

And if you're up for a short drive, head to Granite Falls where the OH NO! House returns for its second year at the Yes! House. This haunted attraction runs from 5:00 to 9:00 PM, offering thrills and chills for brave Halloween enthusiasts.

It is going to be chilly tomorrow so wear warm clothes and bring a flashlight for evening activities.

We’re wishing our Marshall Area Insider Subscribers and their little & big pumpkins a Happy Halloween!

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Marshall Fire Department Seizes Rare Training Opportunity on West Main Street

An innovative training opportunity unfolded Tuesday night as the Marshall Fire Department transformed a vacant West Main Street property into a hands-on learning environment.

The controlled burn exercise provided firefighters with valuable real-world experience in a uniquely ideal setting.

The department's leadership saw this as a golden opportunity when evaluating the property's features. Marshall Fire Chief Quentin Brunsvold highlighted the strategic advantages of the location, particularly noting its standalone position away from other structures.

Such isolation is a rare find in Marshall's residential areas, making this training exercise especially valuable.

Property owner Charles Bladholm's generous offer to use the building for training purposes set the wheels in motion. Before proceeding, the department conducted thorough safety assessments in partnership with a professional training provider, ensuring all potential hazards were identified and addressed.

Weather conditions played a crucial role in the timing of this exercise. An earlier attempt planned for October, which was intended to include multiple area fire departments, had to be postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions.

However, Tuesday's improved forecast, particularly the decreased wind speeds, provided the perfect window for training, despite the region's ongoing dry conditions.

The evening's curriculum included essential firefighting skills such as

  • strategic fire suppression

  • hose management, and

  • advanced search and rescue techniques.

A significant portion of the training focused on VEIS operations - a critical life-saving protocol that encompasses:

  • Ventilation

  • Entry

  • Isolation, and

  • Search procedures in burning structures.

Throughout the exercise, the department maintained close collaboration with their training provider, ensuring the highest standards of both safety and educational value.

This specialized training environment allows Marshall's firefighters to enhance their skills in a controlled setting, ultimately improving their ability to protect the community during real emergencies.

Upcoming Area Events

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🎃 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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