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Marshall wins vote for new outdoor rink from Minnesota Wild and U.S. Bank

2020-02-18T07:49:54-06:00February 18th, 2020|Categories: News|

MARSHALL (KMHL) – Marshall will be getting a new outdoor ice rink. The Minnesota Wild and U.S. Bank announced that Marshall and Duluth are the winners of the outdoor rink contest. The Wild held an online contest seeking submissions for communities in need of a rink. The team then chose finalists and fans had the chance to vote. That fan voting contest took place between Jan. 30 and Feb. 15. Marshall finished first receiving 34,168 votes while Duluth was second with 32,323. "We are positively overwhelmed by the incredible response from every community that participated," said Carin Anderson, Minnesota Wild Senior [...]

Gov. Walz not saying whether budget surplus will allow early education plan

2020-02-17T08:13:11-06:00February 17th, 2020|Categories: News|

ST. PAUL (LEARFIELD) - Minnesota House Democrats this week proposed using 500 million dollars of the state's expected budget surplus to beef-up early childhood education programs, including pre-K, scholarships and childcare assistance. Governor Tim Walz indicates he's not passing judgment yet on whether there's room in the surplus to do that, but isn't opposed to the idea either. "This is an area that Minnesotans agree upon, it's smart, it's near and dear to my heart, world-class quality education," said Gov. Walz. Walz says he's waiting to see what the next budget forecast says later this month. Republicans want to send a [...]

Iconic St. Peter bowling alley destroyed by fire

2020-02-17T07:18:18-06:00February 17th, 2020|Categories: News|

ST. PETER (LEARFIELD) - A longtime fixture of the St. Peter community appears to have been destroyed in a large Sunday morning fire. Photos shared online by witnesses along with political leaders show the KingPins bowling alley sustaining damage in a large fire. In a Facebook post, the City of St. Peter confirmed the blaze and added, "This doesn’t look good at all." According to the alley’s website, the 12-lane alley has been around since 1962, becoming known as KingPins in 2011.  

Gov. Walz declares this week Grain Bin Safety Week

2020-02-17T07:12:43-06:00February 17th, 2020|Categories: News|

ST. PAUL (KMHL) – This week is Grain Bin Safety Week in Minnesota. Gov. Tim Walz announced the declaration over the weekend to draw attention to the rising number of accidents and fatalities that have been occurring in and around grain bins. State officials say 10 people have died in farming-related accidents since June in and around grain bins. "I grieve with the Minnesota families who have lost loved ones in these terrible accidents," said Walz. "Farming is one of the most dangerous professions in the United States, but through awareness and education, we can work together to decrease the number [...]

Lynda Petersen

2020-02-18T13:35:54-06:00February 17th, 2020|Categories: Obituaries|

Lynda Petersen, age 50, of Marshall and formerly of Slayton, Minnesota, died on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Avera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall.  Funeral Services are 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 20, 2020, at Living Word Lutheran Church in Marshall.  Visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall.  Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, at the church. Lynda Kay Stevens was born on August 23, 1969, in Pipestone, Minnesota, to Dale and LeeAnn (Kindt) Stevens.  She grew up in Pipestone and was confirmed at [...]

Charliene Belsheim

2020-02-20T06:00:20-06:00February 17th, 2020|Categories: Obituaries|

Charliene Belsheim, age 72, of Marshall, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at the Avera Regional Medical Center in Marshall. Private celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. next Saturday, February 29, 2020, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall.  Family will then attend interment in the Marshall Cemetery.  Public Visitation will be held for one hour leading up to the private service, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 29, also at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall.  A second Memorial Gathering of Family and Friends will be held later, likely in early May.  [...]

Herman “Butch” Ochsendorf

2020-02-17T06:34:14-06:00February 17th, 2020|Categories: Obituaries|

Herman “Butch” Ochsendorf, age 83, of Marshall, Minnesota, died on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at the Avera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall. Memorial services are 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Marshall, Minnesota.  Following a reception in the church basement, interment will be in the Canby City Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 17, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Marshall, Minnesota.  A prayer service will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service on Tuesday, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., again at the church. Herman [...]

Shawn Ryan

2020-02-17T06:14:44-06:00February 14th, 2020|Categories: Obituaries|

Shawn Ryan, age 57, of Tracy, Minnesota, died on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at his home. Memorial Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall, Minnesota. A prayer service and time to share memories will begin at 6:30p.m. Shawn Carter Ryan was born September 25, 1962, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to parents George F. and Loretta R. (Larson) Ryan. Shawn grew up in Galesville, Wisconsin, and after high school, he went on the serve the United States in the Army National Guard. Shawn worked various jobs [...]

Robert C. “Bob” Schmidt

2020-02-14T16:58:50-06:00February 14th, 2020|Categories: Obituaries|

Robert C. “Bob” Schmidt, age 84 of Westbrook, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Sanford Westbrook Hospital.  Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the Westbrook Funeral Home.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com.  Stephens Funeral Service - Westbrook Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Robert C. “Bob” Schmidt was born October 1, 1935 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Ralph and Mavis Schmidt.  He graduated high school in Sioux Falls.  Bob worked for the Axtel Park [...]

Algene Leiferman

2020-02-17T06:23:55-06:00February 14th, 2020|Categories: Obituaries|

Algene Clarice Leiferman, age 95 of Walnut Grove, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at New Perspective Senior Living in Mankato. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 19 at English Lutheran Church in Walnut Grove.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at church on Wednesday.  Interment is in the Walnut Grove Cemetery.  Memorials are preferred to Mayo Hospice of Mankato.  Stephens Funeral Service – Walnut Grove Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Algene was born June 10 1924 in Westbrook Township, Cottonwood County, MN to Clarence & Alice (Sandbo) Hanson.  She was [...]

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