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Tragic Collision: North Carolina Man Dies in Luverne Construction Zone
Issue #058
In this Marshall Area Insider issue…
🌩️ Marshall, MN Weather - Scattered thunderstorms with with a high of 80
🗞️ Tragic Collision: North Carolina Man Dies in Luverne Construction Zone
🗞️ Upcoming Elections: Granite Falls to Choose New Mayor After 20 Years
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Tragic Collision: North Carolina Man Dies in Luverne Construction Zone
A North Carolina man has died following a collision with a road grader on westbound Interstate 90 near Luverne.
The incident occurred at approximately 10:39 a.m. on Tuesday. David Martin Houck, 41, of Durham, North Carolina, was riding a 2024 Harley Davidson motorcycle when it struck a 2000 John Deere 772G road grader in a construction zone.
Houck, who was wearing a helmet, died from injuries sustained in the crash.
The road grader, operated by 31-year-old Brandon Buddy Feeken of Rushmore, was not injured. Feeken was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the incident.
Local authorities, including the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, Luverne Fire Department, Sanford EMS, and MnDOT, responded to the scene to provide assistance.
Upcoming Elections: Granite Falls to Choose New Mayor After 20 Years
Granite Falls is facing a significant change in its city government this November as residents will elect a new mayor for the first time in over 20 years.
The candidate filing period for Minnesota cities and townships is now open and will remain so until August 13.
The long-serving mayor, Dave Smiglewski, who had been in office since 1996, passed away in September 2023. Smiglewski had also been a city council member since 1979.
Currently, Steve Nordaune, the vice president of the Granite Falls City Council, is serving as the interim mayor until the end of the year, when the mayoral seat will be up for election.
In addition to the mayoral election, three city council seats in Granite Falls are also up for grabs. One is an at-large seat, while the other two represent Ward 1. The current Ward 1 council members are Sharon Pazi Zea and Joe Fagnano.
In Marshall, the mayor and three council seats will be contested this fall. Council member Amanda Schroeder, who represents Ward 1, has already filed for re-election. Schroeder was elected in 2022 in a special election following the death of Don Edblom. The council seats held by Steven Meister in Ward 2 and James Lozinski in Ward 3 will also be up for election.
Other cities in Lyon County, including Balaton, Cottonwood, Florence, Garvin, Ghent, Lynd, Minneota, Russell, and Taunton, will also hold elections for mayor and two city council members. Tracy will have elections for three city council seats.
For more information on candidate filings, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office website at https://candidates.sos.mn.gov.
Upcoming Area Events
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Sunday, July 28th - Thursday, August 1st - VBS at Bethel Fellowship Church, Minneota
Sunday, July 28th: Kick off meal for attending families at 5:15 PM, VBS starting at 6:15 PM
Nightly VBS from 6:15 - 8:15 PM for ages: finishes pre-school through finished 5th grade
Thursday, August 1st: “Show Off” Program for the families followed by lunch
For questions and registration please call: 507-530-6341
Thursday, August 1st
Makers Market in Granite Falls, MN from 5:00 - 8:00 PM with music by Mike Gill
Friday, August 2nd - Sunday, August 4th
Belgian American Days, Ghent, MN
Saturday, August 3rd - Sunday, August 4th
The Good Old Days & Threshing Show, Hanley Falls, MN
Tuesday, August 6th - Thursday, August 8th
Tuesday, August 6th
Corn and Soybean Marketing Discussion at Wick Building Farmfest Center, 8:30 - 9:20 AM
Cattle Chute Demos and Company Presentations, Lifestock Tent, 10:00 AM
Sweet Corn Feed at Wick Building Farmfest Center, 11:30 AM
Linder Farm Network Noon Show and Ice Cream at Wick Building Farmfest Center, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Peter Klug - Musician at the Music & Entertainment Lounge, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, August 7th
Minnesota Farm Bureau Breakfast at the Minnesota Farm Bureau Booth #7, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Kids’ Pedal Pull, near Entrance Gate 2, 1:00 PM
Address from Governor Walz, Wick Building Farmfest Center, 1:10 PM
Peter Klug - Musician at the Music & Entertainment Lounge, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Thursday, August 8th
University of Minnesota Manure Applicator Certification Program, Wick Building Farmfest Center, 8:00 - 10:30 AM
Beef Quality Assurance Training & Certification, Livestock Tent, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday, August 12th
Miss Rodeo Minnesota Fundraiser Pork Chop Dinner at the Hitching Post from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Wednesday, August 7th
Singing Qs at Liberty Park in Marshall starting at 7:00 PM
Food Truck available from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, August 14th
Red River Boys at Liberty Park in Marshall starting at 7:00 PM
Food Truck available from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Thursday, August 15th
Thursdays on 3rd in Marshall from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Artist Reception at Berge Building in Granite Falls from 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, August 14th - Sunday, August 18th
Lyon County Fair in Marshall, MN
Saturday, August 17 - Senior Citizen’s Day at the Lyon County Fair in the Hoop Barn starting at 10:30 AM
Special Presentation by Quilts of Valor
Awards for MWA Hometown Hero, Veterna Award and Lyon County Outstanding Citizen Awards
Music: Vocalist Kash Richards & Boulder Estates Choir
Bingo with cash prizes sponsored by Hill Street Place
Digital Photo Booth & Props
Route 68 Big Band at 12:30 PM
Friday, August 16th - Saturday, August 17th
Echo Days at the Echo Lions Park in Echo, MN
Friday, August 16th
Show and Shine Car Show, Registration 4:30 PM, Show begins at 5:00 PM
Echo Legion Burger Stand and Beer Garden - 5:00 PM
Bingo in the Park - 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 17th
5k Walk / Run, 8:00 AM start
Kids Events - all day
Medallion Hunt - clues given throughout the day
The Zoo Man - shows at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM
Larry Olson Band, Community Center, 2:00 - 4:30 PM
Vendors in the Park, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Little Scrappers Pedal Pull
Registration 3:30 PM - Start: 4:00 PM
Grand Parade, 5:00 PM
Annual Hog Roast Meal, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Two Rivers Entertainment, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday, August 19th - Wednesday, August 21st
Wood Lake Fair in Wood Lake, MN
Coloring Contest, pick up coloring sheets at the City Office starting August 1st, coloring sheets to be turned in by August 19th between 5:30 and 7:30 PM
Scavenger Hunt: Monday - Wednesday
Wednesday, August 21st
Kiddie Parade, line up 5:45 PM, start 6:00 PM
Grand Parade, 6:30 PM
Thursday, August 22nd - Sunday, August 25th
Sounds of Summer, Marshall MN
Wednesdays in August and September
Farmers Market in Granite Falls at the Riverwalk from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturdays, starting July 6th - October
Marshall Farmers Market, Parking Lot between YMCA and Schawn’s, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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