Highway Intersection Crash Injures 16-Year-Old Driver

Issue #233

03 Apr

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🗞️ Highway Intersection Crash Injures 16-Year-Old Driver

🗞️ Recycling with a Purpose: EZ-Build Creates Hunting and Fishing Shelters from Scrap Panels

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Highway Intersection Crash Injures 16-Year-Old Driver

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A 16-year-old from Canby was injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon at the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and Minnesota Highway 68, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

The crash occurred at 2:02 p.m. when a Chevy Colorado, traveling south on Highway 75, collided with a Ford Sport Trac heading west on Highway 68.

The impact resulted in non-life-threatening injuries for the teen driver, who was transported to Sanford Canby Hospital.

The driver of the Ford, a 23-year-old from West Dundee, Illinois, was not injured.

Emergency responders from the Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Office, Canby Fire Department, and Canby Ambulance assisted at the scene.

Recycling with a Purpose: EZ-Build Creates Hunting and Fishing Shelters from Scrap Panels

What started as a simple recycling question turned into a new business venture for Dave Hoff. While driving through Cottonwood, he noticed discarded structural insulated panels (SIPs) at a local business and began wondering if they could be put to better use.

Now, through his new company, EZ-Build, Hoff is repurposing these panels to create custom structures such as deer hunting stands and ice fishing houses.

His innovative approach to reusing waste materials was on display at the 2025 Marshall Home Show, where he was one of more than 70 vendors.

The event, held at the Red Baron Arena and Expo, attracted hundreds of visitors over the weekend despite rainy weather.

Attendees explored a variety of home and outdoor project ideas, with exhibitors showcasing everything from home exteriors and custom cabinetry to golf carts and boats.

At his booth, Hoff displayed a raised structure built from repurposed SIPs, demonstrating how the panels could be used for different applications. The panels, made from a layer of foam sandwiched between composite board, arrive in various shapes and sizes, allowing for flexible design possibilities.

EZ-Build offers materials for DIY projects, collaborates with customers on builds, or creates custom-made structures.

Beyond promoting sustainable building, Hoff has also incorporated a charitable aspect into EZ-Build. A portion of the company’s proceeds—about 25%—will be donated to charity, making his venture not only eco-friendly but also community-focused.

EZ-Build launched in the spring of 2024 and continues to grow, offering a creative solution for repurposing building materials while giving back to the community.

Upcoming Area Events

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Friday - Sunday, April 4, 5 and 6th
Friday, April 4th

  • 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, April 5th
Monday, April 7th

  • 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, April 9th

  • First Lutheran’s Lenten Worships: The People vs Judas Iscariot at First Lutheran (100 Church Street in Marshall) at 6:15 PM

    • Supper from 5:00 - 6:05 PM and stay for worship

  • Soup & sermon at Holy Redeemer Church in Marshall (each Wednesday during Lent)

    • Serving begins at 11:45 and sermon is at 12:05

Saturday, April 12th

  • Eggstravaganza at Lakeview Schools in Cottonwood from 9:00 - 10:30 AM

  • Granite Area Arts Council classes: Adult Carving from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ($55)

  • Eggstravaganza at Boulder Estates in Marshall from 1:00 - 3:00 PM

    • Fun games, face painting, snacks, get your photo taken with the Eater Bunny

    • Recommended for kis 8 and under

  • Chick Days at Runnings in Marshall

    • pictures with the Easter Bunny from 11 AM - 1 PM

    • Ask questions with the Chicken Experts from 10 AM - 2 PM

    • Take pictures with bunnies & lambs from 11 AM - 1 PM

    • and more

Wednesday, April 16th

  • Soup & sermon at Holy Redeemer Church in Marshall (each Wednesday during Lent)

    • Serving begins at 11:45 and sermon is at 12:05

Thursday, April 17th

  • Easter Egg & Bunny Scavenger Hunt at the Marshall Lyon County Museum from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday, April 18th

  • Glo-Wild Egg Hunt at location TBD from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

  • Easter Egg & Bunny Scavenger Hunt at the Marshall Lyon County Museum from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday, April 19th

  • Easter Egg Swim at the YMCA in Marshall at 9:30 AM

    • Sign up for just $5

  • Wood Lake Easter Egg Hunt at Freedom Park (weather permitting) starting at 10:00 AM for children 2-7

    • Bring your basket to collect eggs

  • Easter Egg & Bunny Scavenger Hunt at the Marshall Lyon County Museum from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Friday, April 25th
Tuesday, April 29th

  • Hope Harbor's Dessert Frenzy at 5:30 P.M. in the Upper Room in Marshall

    • Enjoy a night of fellowship, music, stories, appetizers and delicious gourmet desserts in support of Hope Harbor.

    • There is not cost to register for this fundraising event. During the program and entertainment, we'll ask that you consider a monetary donation to Hope Harbor.

    • Registration is required to ensure seating.

    • Adults only event.

    • Your support will make a difference in the lives of the families Hope Harbor serves.

    • Register here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/HopeHarbor1/DessertFrenzy

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