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Snowy Halloween in Minnesota: Several Inches Recorded, Numerous Accidents Reported

Issue #125

04 Nov

In this Marshall Area Insider issue…

☁️ Marshall, MN Weather - Cloudy with a high of 51

🗞️ Lyon County Early Voting Numbers Surge as Election Day Nears

🗞️ Snowy Halloween in Minnesota: Several Inches Recorded, Numerous Accidents Reported

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Lyon County Early Voting Numbers Surge as Election Day Nears

Lyon County is experiencing a significant increase in early voting, with over 4,000 ballots submitted by mail, absentee, or direct voting as of noon Friday, as reported by the Lyon County Auditor/Treasurer's Office.

This is up from around 2,750 votes last week, reflecting a surge in local participation as Election Day nears.

Statewide, more than 989,000 ballots have been accepted, with Minnesota’s early voting numbers significantly surpassing those of 2016.

The increase in mail and absentee ballots in Lyon County is partly due to more precincts adopting mail-only voting.

Here are the voting hours for today and tomorrow:

  • November 4, 2024: Early voting ends at 5:00 p.m. 

    • All Lyon County voters may vote early in person at the Auditor Treasurer’s Office located at Lyon County Government Center 607 W. Main Street, Marshall, MN

  • Election Day: November 5, 2024: 7 AM to 8 PM

    • For Election day use this Polling Place Finder to find out important voting information for your precinct, including:

      • Your Polling Place (where you vote, map & directions)

Snowy Halloween in Minnesota: Several Inches Recorded, Numerous Accidents Reported

The Halloween snowfall across Minnesota was notable, though it didn’t reach the levels of the infamous 1991 storm.

In areas like Henriette and Monticello, snowfall topped 4 inches, and other regions saw accumulations between 1 to 4 inches, with areas like Pine County seeing up to 4.5 inches.

The heavy, wet snow, combined with rain earlier in the day, caused slick and challenging driving conditions, leading to over 220 traffic incidents statewide.

The wet, slushy snow impacted turnout for outdoor events in some areas, particularly where heavier accumulation and lower visibility challenged Halloween celebrations.

This unseasonal weather was notable, though not as disruptive as the 1991 blizzard which saw much greater snowfall and challenges.

Upcoming Area Events

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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

Sunday, November 24th

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

    • Memorial Park in Minneota at 4:30 PM

Saturday, November 30th

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