Marshall Police Announce Return of Supervised Level 3 Offender

Issue #272

27 May

In this Marshall Area Insider issue…

🌨️ Marshall, MN Weather - Light rain with a high of 63

🗞️ Veterans Affairs Program on Hold; Private Marker Orders Still Possible

🗞️ Marshall Police Announce Return of Supervised Level 3 Offender

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Veterans Affairs Program on Hold; Private Marker Orders Still Possible

A Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) program that provided Bronze Star grave markers for veterans has been paused this year due to funding limitations. However, the markers themselves remain available through the manufacturer, CenTec Cast Metal Products.

CenTec, based in Fremont, Ohio, continues to produce the Bronze Star markers, which are available for purchase at $38.50 each. Despite some local reports to the contrary, the company has not discontinued production.

Last week, local officials indicated the MDVA had ended its marker program because of budget constraints and the assumption that manufacturing had ceased.

However, the MDVA later clarified that the program had relied on discretionary funds, not a dedicated budget line.

Efforts to secure a vendor through a formal bidding process in 2023 were unsuccessful, with no companies responding to the request for proposals. Informal discussions with manufacturers also failed to yield a cost-effective or scalable solution.

As a result, MDVA will not be issuing Bronze Star grave markers in 2024, citing rising material costs and production limitations.

Veterans’ families and organizations still have other options to honor service members. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers bronze medallions for headstones in private cemeteries.

Additionally, Minnesota’s four State Veterans Cemeteries—in Redwood Falls, Duluth, Little Falls, and Preston—provide burial services at no cost for veterans, with low-cost options available for spouses and eligible dependents.

Anyone interested in purchasing a Bronze Star marker directly can contact CenTec Cast Metal Products.

Marshall Police Announce Return of Supervised Level 3 Offender

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The Marshall Police Department has issued a community notification that Bradley Scott Edwards, a Level 3 predatory offender, will be moving to the 600 block of West Main Street on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Edwards will be under the supervision of the Minnesota Department of Corrections through the Intensive Supervised Release program.

The announcement is being made in compliance with Minnesota statutes that require public notification when certain high-risk offenders move into a community.

A community notification video recorded in August 2020, from Edwards’ previous time residing in Marshall, remains available on the police department’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Authorities have confirmed that Edwards has not been charged with any new offenses since the video’s original release.

Additional details are provided in a public fact sheet posted with the department’s official announcement.

Residents with questions or concerns can contact the Marshall Police Department at (507) 537-7000.

Upcoming Area Events

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Sunday, June 1st
Sunday, June 1 - Wednesday, June 4

  • 2025 First Lutheran VBS in Marshall from 4:00-7:15pm (Snack and Supper Included)

Wednesday, June 4th (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

  • Ramsey Park Jamboree at Ramsey Park Campground Area in Redwood Falls from 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Thursday, June 5th

  • Makers Market in Granite Falls from 5-8 PM, with live music by Clark Machtemes

Saturday, June 7th
Thursday, June 12th
Friday, June 13th
Saturday, June 14th

  • Ribfest in Echo, MN at Echo Community Park

    • Rib meal will be ready ay 4:00 PM

  • Lucan Pretzel Days in the Lucan City Park

    • all day Saturday

    • Enjoy Bounce houses, petting zoo, kids pedal pull, firemans breakfast feed, lions bbq supper friday night. Baseball tournament and more

Tuesday, June 17th

  • Walk for Memories – Dementia Awareness Event at Marshall Area YMCA from 4:00 to 7:00 PM

    • What to Wear: Purple, to show support for dementia awareness

    • Free to attend, no registration needed

    • First 200 attendees get a swag bag

    • Includes vendor booths, live music, giveaways, drawings, and food for purchase

    • T-shirts available for sale

    • Donations: Free-will donations accepted, benefiting the Marshall Area Dementia Awareness Network (checks payable to A.C.E. of SW MN)

    • More Info: Visit the Facebook pages for Marshall Area Dementia Awareness Network, Act on Alzheimer’s Marshall, or A.C.E. of SW MN – Lyon/Lincoln County

    • Contact: Jane Nelson Como at 507-829-1143 for questions.

Tuesday, June 17th - Thursday, June 19th

  • MADAN's Dementia Awareness Week Hosted by: Boulder Creek Assisted Living (Memory Care)

    • Event: Virtual Dementia Tours (by appointment only) from 11 AM - 3 PM

    • To Schedule: Call Jan at 507-929-1234

Thursday, June 19th - Saturday, June 21st
Thursday, July 3rd

  • Makers Market in Granite Falls from 5-8 PM, with live music

Friday, July 11th - Sunday, July 13th
Thursday, July 17th
Wednesday, August 6th

  • Intentional Leader Summit at Grace Life Church in Marshall

  • Poetry Bus in the evening in Granite Falls (time to be determined)

Saturday, August 16th

  • Squid Fest in Granite Falls

    • Todd wants to help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Memorial Park so we’re moving the party there from 11-4.

    • The party continues downtown with live music at 6 PM. For more details check out the website!

Saturday, August 23rd
Thursday, September 4 - Sunday, September 7

  • 2025 Lac Qui Parle County Fair

Saturday, September 27
Special Community Events

  • SAIL: Stay Active & Independent For Life brought to you by A.C.E. of SW MN

    • a total of 24 classes every Tuesday and Thursday

    • from April 29 - July 17 from 9:30 - 10:30 AM at the YMCA in Marshall

  • Vacation Bible School (VBS)

    • Swan Lake Evangelical Free Church - June 8-March 12

    • VBS at Living Word in Marshall - June 1 - 4

    • VBS at Echo Alliance Church - June 15-19 from 6:30 - 7:45 PM

      • SCUBA: Diving into Friendship with God

      • Registration is at 6 PM on Sunday June 15th

      • Pre-K through 5th/ 6th grade

      • Parents are welcome to sit in with their kids or join the adult class during that time.

      • For more information call Pastor Marty at 507-925-4176

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