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Fatal DUI Crash Involving Minnesota Teens Leads to ICE Detainer
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🗞️ Fatal DUI Crash Involving Minnesota Teens Leads to ICE Detainer
🗞️ Vesta Celebrates 125 Years with Weekend of Music, Food, and Family Fun
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Fatal DUI Crash Involving Minnesota Teens Leads to ICE Detainer
A detainer has been filed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for a Honduran national facing charges in connection with a fatal wrong-way crash that claimed the lives of two Minnesota teenagers.
Noelia Saray Martinez-Avila has been charged in Dane County Circuit Court with two counts of homicide by use of a vehicle.
Authorities allege she was driving under the influence while traveling the wrong way on a Wisconsin interstate, resulting in a collision that killed a 19-year-old man from Clara City and an 18-year-old woman from Montevideo.
Martinez-Avila has prior convictions in Wisconsin for driving under the influence and operating a vehicle without a license. ICE filed the arrest detainer on Sunday as legal proceedings continue.
Vesta Celebrates 125 Years with Weekend of Music, Food, and Family Fun
The City of Vesta is gearing up for a milestone celebration as it marks its 125th anniversary with a full weekend of events on August 1 and 2. Residents and visitors can expect two days packed with live music, games, local food, and family-friendly entertainment.
Festivities begin Friday evening at 5 p.m. in City Park, where attendees can enjoy live music by Alan Lang and a DJ set by Bob from 7 to 10 p.m. A community pageant starts at 7 p.m., alongside classic games, inflatables, and a beer garden hosted by the Lions. The city council will be handing out free popcorn, and highlights of the evening include Night Out with the Fireman and a fireworks display presented by Flashing Thunder. Food offerings will feature Farmer Joe’s broast beef and treats from Purple Cow soft serve ice cream.
Saturday kicks off with a city-wide medallion hunt and food trucks at the park. The day will feature a wide range of activities, including a craft and vendor show, car show, kickball and sand volleyball tournaments, bouncy houses, and performances by Zoo Man. The pedal pull begins at noon.
Inside the community center, visitors can explore the MN Fallen Heroes and museum displays throughout the day, with free bingo scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. The Grand Parade rolls out at 4 p.m., followed by root beer floats served at St. John’s Church.
Evening festivities move uptown with additional food vendors, a bean bag tournament at 7 p.m., and live performances from Benjamin Raye & The Empire Players and Urbandale Lane, wrapping up the celebration at midnight.
The anniversary event is organized by the Vesta Booster Club and Vesta Lions Club. Additional event details and updates can be found on the celebration’s Facebook page.
Upcoming Area Events
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Monday, August 4th
Grief Share support group (after the death of a loved one)
Holy Redeemer gathering space from 6:30pm - 8pm
Wednesday, August 6th
Intentional Leader Summit at Grace Life Church in Marshall
Poetry Bus in the evening in Granite Falls (time to be determined)
Dementia Caregiver Support Group at the Adult Community Center in Marshall from 10 - 11:30 AM
Saturday, August 9th
The Poetry Bus at the Marshall-Lyon County Library at 1 PM
Stop by The Poetry Bus for poetry readings & on-demand poems! Featuring the talents of Athena Kildegaard, Michale Kleber-Diggs, Su Love, & Sara Dovre Wudali.
Monday, August 11th
Grief Share support group (after the death of a loved one)
Holy Redeemer gathering space from 6:30pm - 8pm
Wednesday, August 13th - Sunday, August 17th
Lyon County Fair at the Lyon County Fair Grounds in Marshall, MN
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!
Senior Citizen’s Day at the Lyon County Fair in Marshall
Saturday and Sunday, August 16th and 17th
Victory at Sea at Fagen Fighters WWII Museum in Granite Falls starting at 1pm
Monday, August 18th
Grief Share support group (after the death of a loved one)
Holy Redeemer gathering space from 6:30pm - 8pm
Thursday, August 21st
Relay for Life of Lyon County Downtown Marshall starting at 5 PM till dusk
Saturday, August 23rd
Sounds of Summer in Marshall starting at 4 PM
Monday, August 25th
Grief Share support group (after the death of a loved one)
Holy Redeemer gathering space from 6:30pm - 8pm
Wednesday, September 3
Dementia Caregiver Support Group at the Adult Community Center in Marshall from 10 - 11:30 AM
Tuesday, September 30th and Wednesday, October 1st
Tall Cop Says Stop Event - September 30, 2025 from 6:15–7:30 PM at Pipestone Performing Arts Center in Pipestone
Tall Cop Says Stop Event - October 1, 2025 from 6:15–7:30 PM at Marshall High School Theater in Marshall
RSVP by contacting Jennifer Nelson at [email protected] or 507-532-1243
Special Community Events
Dementia Caregiver Support Group, first Wednesday of every month, 10 - 11:30 AM at the Adult Community Center in Marshall
Grief Share support group (after the death of a loved one)
Holy Redeemer gathering space in Marshall
501 W Lyon St Marshall MN
There will be 13 sessions on Mondays beginning August 4, 2025
6:30pm-8pm (no session Sept 1)
Register at griefshare.org or call Pat 507-829-0240
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