Highway 23 set to re-open today

2020-11-02T08:38:32-06:00November 2nd, 2020|Categories: News|

COTTONWOOD (KMHL) – There’s good news today for anyone who uses Highway 23 heading out of Marshall to the east. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is scheduled to re-open Highway 23 east of Green Valley this afternoon – weather permitting. Construction on the highway has been underway the last 7 months. That project has included resurfacing, and several safety features like adding turn lanes at several locations and realigning some of the intersections. MnDOT says motorists may see some lane closures over the next few weeks, while work crews finish the off-road grading and cleanup.

Jerald Pohlen

2020-11-04T06:46:54-06:00November 2nd, 2020|Categories: Obituaries|

A graveside service and interment for Jerald “Jerry” Pohlen, 77, of Taunton, will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Edward Catholic Cemetery in Minneota. Jerald “Jerry” Jerome Pohlen was born on July 20, 1943, in Marshall, to Benjamin and Lorene (Thomas) Pohlen. Jerry grew up on the family farm near Minneota, and attended school in Minneota. After leaving high school, he ran a corn shelling business for a couple of years. Jerry later moved to Moline, Illinois, to work at a welding shop. He served in the Army National Guard for six years. Jerry moved [...]

Agnes Boe

2020-11-04T06:45:45-06:00November 2nd, 2020|Categories: Obituaries|

Agnes Boe, age 93, of Lynd, Minnesota, died on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at the Minneota Manor Care Center. Memorial Services are pending, to be held at a later date. Agnes Helvig was born in Island Lake Township, Minnesota, on May 14, 1927, to the late Frank and Ann (Kindler) Helvig.  She was baptized as an infant and attended Country School. She then helped her parents on the family farm.  Agnes was united in marriage to Irvin Boe. The couple lived in Lynd and Green Valley while raising their child. Irvin preceded her in death. Agnes worked at Swifts Turkey for over [...]

Carol Reiss

2020-11-02T06:57:03-06:00November 2nd, 2020|Categories: Obituaries|

A celebration of life memorial for Carol Reiss, 77, of Taunton, will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2020, at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Minneota.  A walk through visitation will take place on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and will continue on Monday from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Remembrance Center.  Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed. Carol Ann (Menken) Reiss was born on September 10, 1943, in Windom, MN, to Diedrick and Lois (Klinker) Menken.  While growing up, she and her family lived in a few communities, and [...]

Nels Jorgensen

2020-11-02T06:53:08-06:00November 2nd, 2020|Categories: Obituaries|

Nels Peter Jorgensen was summoned home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 28, 2020, after a brief time in the hospital at the age of 94 years, eight months, and 25 days.  Visitation will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Lake Benton, Minnesota. A funeral service will be on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at 10:30 AM at Singsaas Church in Brookings County, South Dakota.  Interment will be at Memorial Hill Cemetery in Lake Benton. Hartquist Funeral Home – Lake Benton Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. [...]

9 residents at Avera Morningside Heights test positive for COVID-19

2020-10-30T18:33:50-05:00October 30th, 2020|Categories: News|

MARSHALL (KMHL) – Nine residents at Avera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall have tested positive for COVID-19. The medical center confirmed the news through a press release Friday afternoon. Avera Marshall said it has opened a separate unit for COVID-positive residents, in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, and in an attempt to minimize exposure to other residents in the facility. “The health and safety of our residents is our top priority,” said Avera Marshall Vice President of Clinical Operations Dodie Derynck. “Our team has worked tirelessly to protect the health of our residents over the course [...]

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