Marshall’s Highway 19 to Undergo Tree Removal Before Construction

Issue #199

14 Feb

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☁️ Marshall, MN Weather - Cloudy with a high of 26

🗞️ Marshall’s Highway 19 to Undergo Tree Removal Before Construction

🗞️ Creative Names Take the Spotlight in MnDOT’s Snowplow Contest

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Marshall’s Highway 19 to Undergo Tree Removal Before Construction

road work ahead

Preparations for a major reconstruction project on Highway 19 in Marshall will begin within the next two weeks as crews remove trees and brush along the corridor.

The work, which is expected to be completed by March 31, will make way for upcoming improvements scheduled to start in May.

Motorists traveling through the area should anticipate shoulder and lane closures, with flaggers managing traffic when necessary. Drivers are advised to slow down and stay alert for crews and heavy equipment.

The clearing will take place between Marlene Street and the Bruce Street intersection to allow for construction and sidewalk enhancements. Efforts are being made to limit disruptions to northern long-eared bats, a species known to nest in the region.

The two-year reconstruction project will include repaving, utility replacements, the addition of a single-lane roundabout, and updated sidewalks that comply with ADA standards.

Replacement trees are planned for planting in fall 2026.

For updates on the project, visit mndot.gov/d8/projects/hwy19marshall.

Creative Names Take the Spotlight in MnDOT’s Snowplow Contest

Minnesota’s snowplows have been given fresh names for the winter, with MnDOT announcing the winners of its annual Name a Snowplow contest.

Among the standout selections this year are "We’re Off To See The Blizzard" and "Anthony Sledwards."

The contest drew nearly 23,500 votes from the public, celebrating both creativity and the work of the state's 1,600 snowplow drivers. Now in its fifth year, the event continues to be a winter tradition, adding humor and personality to road-clearing efforts.

This year’s winning names and their assigned districts include:

  • We’re Off To See The Blizzard – Southwest Minnesota

  • Snowtorious B.I.G. – West Central Minnesota

  • Plowabunga! – Southeast Minnesota

  • Anthony Sledwards – Twin Cities

  • You’re Welcome – Northwest Minnesota

  • Don’tcha Snow – Central Minnesota

  • Skol Plow – Northeast Minnesota

  • I Came, I Thaw, I Conquered – South Central Minnesota

Since the contest began, MnDOT has named 44 snowplows, with past fan favorites including Plowy McPlowFace, Betty Whiteout, and Taylor Drift.

For the full list of finalists, visit MnDOT’s website.

Upcoming Area Events

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Friday, February 14th
Saturday, February 15th

  • Tea & Sweets at the Lyon County Museum in Marshall from 2:00 - 4:00 PM

  • It’s Always Summer Somewhere Bingo at Cottonwood Community Center starting at 7:00 PM

    • Nacho Bar or Potato Bar plus Bingo snacks available

  • Lake That Speaks Candlelight Hike at Group Camp 2, Lac qui Parle State Park from 6:30 - 8:30 PM

  • South Western Prairie Outdoors Club Ice Fishing Contest on Wood Lake (4 miles north of the town of Wood Lake) from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    • $20 / person entry fee

Sunday, February 16th

  • Bingo at Echo, MN Community Center starting at 11:30 AM

Saturday, February 22nd

  • 2025 Mustang Gold Rush Raffle at R/A Facility at SMSU social hour starting at 6:00 PM

    • Tickets are $100/ person which includes entry into the event & into the reverse raffle.

    • Enjoy live and silent auctions, along with casino games and a variety of other fun games.

      • The grand prize of $5,000 is awarded to the last remaining raffle ticket holder.

      • $2,000 is awarded to the second remaining ticket holder.

      • 3rd, 4th and 5th remaining ticket holders will each be awarded $1,000.

      • A $100 prize will be awarded seven other times during the raffle.

      • $500 will be awarded for the 350th ticket drawn.

Sunday, February 23rd

  • Brunch at the Wood Lake Community Center from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

    • free will donations

Wednesday, February 26th

  • 2025 State of the City Address at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) Upper Conference Center starting at 11:30 AM

    • Tickets are $20 for Chamber Members and $25 for Non-Chamber Members

    • Lunch included

Monday, March 3rd

  • Marshall Area Cancer Support Group Meetings at Living Word Lutheran Church in Marshall at 6:00 PM

    • For patients, survivors, and caregivers looking for support

Wednesday, March 5th (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 Jane Nelson Como (507) 829-1143

Friday, March 7th

  • KC/VFW Fish Fry at VFW Post 2980, 116 E Saxon St., Ivanhoe, MN from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    • Serving Beer Battered Cod, French Fries, Vegetable & Dinner Roll

    • Adults $13, Children (age 10 & under) $9

Saturday, March 15th

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