City of Marshall

We are proud to share some exciting news for Marshall! City Administrator Sharon Hanson has been named the recipient of the 2026 Dr. Robert A. Barrett Award for Management Excellence—one of the highest honors in local government. Presented by the Minnesota City/County Management Association (MCMA), this award recognizes outstanding leadership and service. From major projects like the Marshall Aquatic Park to strengthening community connections, Sharon’s impact continues to shape Marshall for the better. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! To read the full press release, please visit ci.marshall.mn.us/news_detail_T4…

With construction underway, many neighborhood streets are seeing more traffic than usual as drivers navigate detours and alternate routes. We’re asking everyone to please slow down, stay alert, and use extra caution when traveling through these areas. Please remember you’re driving through someone’s neighborhood. That means watching for kids, pedestrians, pets, and increased local activity. A few extra seconds can make a big difference in keeping everyone safe. Construction impacts all of us, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation. Let’s continue to look out for one another and be respectful of our neighbors as we make our way through these busier streets. 🚧

Thank you to Marshall Sunrise Rotary for recently donating $10,000 to the City of Marshall for inclusive playground equipment to be placed later this year at Freedom Park. These funds were made possible from Sunrise Rotary local fundraising and from the District 5610 Rotary Grant Fund. The City of Marshall has been incorporating inclusive playground equipment in parks since 2021. Inclusive playground equipment is designed to allow children and adults of all abilities—physical, cognitive, and sensory—to play together in the same space. Currently, Justice Park, Legion Field and Independence Park have inclusive playground equipment. By placing small “inclusive pods” or pockets of accessible playground equipment in our parks ensures everyone has a nearby option with the ultimate goal of installing equipment in each of our parks. Pictured are representatives of the Marshall Sunrise Rotary Club with President Rick Bot handing over the funds to Park and Recreation Superintendent Preston Stensrud.

In observance of Earth Day this past week, today, Marshall Sunrise Rotary Club helped purchase and plant 5 trees for our Legion Field Park! The tree varieties were: Admiration Oak, New Horizon Elm, Accolade Elm, Frontyard Linden, and Crimson Sunset Maple. Reminder, the City of Marshall does have tree planting rebates as well as rebates for tree removals. Please see this link: ci.marshall.mn.us/news_detail_T4…

The City’s bike share program is back for another year and ready to hit the ground rolling. Stations are once again located at Quality Inn, Traveler's Lodge, AmericInn and the YMCA. The bikes are free to utilize, making it easier than ever to get out and ride. Whether you're commuting, exploring, or just enjoying some fresh air, it just takes a quick stop at one of the stations to get moving!

🌎 Celebrate Earth Day by Helping Grow Marshall’s Tree Canopy🌳 Thinking about adding a new tree to your yard? Now is the time to do it! Did you know through the Ash Tree Removal and Replacement Reimbursement Program, Marshall homeowners can receive up to $100 back per new tree planted (up to 4 trees) You don’t have to remove an ash tree to plant a new one! Planting new trees strengthens our community, improves air quality, and keeps our neighborhoods beautiful for generations to come. Learn more and find the reimbursement application at: tinyurl.com/Marshall-EAB

🚧 Highway 19/College Drive Reconstruction Project Begins Tomorrow 🚧 Starting tomorrow morning (April 15th, weather permitting), Highway 19 will be closed from Main Street to the Liberty Park Bridge (West Marshall Street) as construction for year two gets underway. Additional closures include West Lyon, West Redwood, West Marshall Streets, and nearby alleys. Local access will remain open between North 3rd Street and Bruce Street, but through traffic should follow the posted detour. Main Street remains open for now. Please plan ahead and allow a little extra time as construction season begins. We appreciate your patience and caution when traveling through work zones and detours. For updates, maps, or assistance regarding this project, visit: dot.state.mn.us/d8/projects/hw…

Today kicks off the start of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota! We will post information each morning this week about five different topics. Today's topic is Weather Alerts & Warnings: · Severe weather warnings are issued by the National Weather Service. · Know the terms and what they mean. · Personal weather alerts – Many cell phone apps and local media outlets and internet sites offer free local personal weather alerting services. · Wireless Emergency Alerts – Sent by authorities to all cell phones in specific area to warn of a dangerous situation or critical information. · Counties and cities in Minnesota own and operate all warning sirens in their jurisdictions. · Sirens are activated when dangerous/extreme weather is imminent. They are intended to be heard while outdoors to give notification to seek shelter and seek further information. · Sirens normally sound for about two to three minutes and then go silent. · There is no such thing as an "all-clear" siren. You can learn more at dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem…

East Lyon Street will be intermittently closed between South Bruce Street and Kennedy Street from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM on Tuesday, 04/14/2026, for tree removals by the City Street Department in various locations of said segment, weather permitting. Access will be restricted. All vehicles are recommended to be parked on adjacent streets during this time. No through-traffic will be allowed within the segment during each individual tree removal and clean up. If you should have any questions, please contact the City of Marshall Public Works office at 507-537-6773. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Check out this month's episode of Marshall Minute with Mayor Byrnes!

We would like to encourage all Marshall residents to sign up for the new RAVE Alert and Smart 911 system for emergency alerts within Lyon county. This replaces the CodeRed system previously used which has been discontinued recently. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is rolling out a new emergency notification system. This system will be used for weather alerts along with other emergency notifications that need to be sent out, such as winter parking, water main breaks, or shelter in places. These notifications can be sent through multiple different avenues: phone call, text message, or email. We are partnering with RAVE Alert and Smart 911 for our notification system. The are a few different options to sign-up. You can scan the QR code on the photo, the one with the t-rex, go to the website, smart911.com/smart911/ref/r…, or you can text LYON to 226787. At the log-in page, you will be able to add your phone, email, and address into the website for your profile. This will allow us to be able to help notify you when you. Your address will be used for when we need to notify you based on narrow location instead of all of Lyon County. RAVE Alert is taking place of CodeRED. CodeRED was compromised by a hack late last year and we are not longer able to send the necessary notifications through CodeRED. Our first public notification will take place on this Wednesday for the first Wednesday of the month testing. If you have any questions on how to sign-up, please contact Sergeant Adam Connor.

With the recent roller coaster ride of temperatures lately, we’ve heard from area residents asking why all the park restroom facilities aren’t open for the season. Several of these restroom facilities are not designed to be used year-round and we need to keep them winterized until temperatures consistently stay above freezing so we don’t risk pipes bursting and causing damage. As a reminder, we do have three restrooms that stay open year-round which include the new restroom by the main shelter and the one near Nuese Lane at Independence Park, as well as the restroom at Memorial Park. We aim to have all the restrooms open by April 15thas long as the weather cooperates. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

American Fence Inc. will be removing and installing new fencing on South 4th Street just north of TH19/West College Drive the week of March 30th. South 4th Street will remain open to traffic during the removals and installation of the fence. The project area is shown in the attached image. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as this construction is completed. If you have any questions, please call Public Works at 507-537-6773.

The City of Marshall is accepting applications for seasonal Public Ways Workers. This position performs routine work in the maintenance of the airport, streets, and public ways. To view the full job description and to apply online, please visit governmentjobs.com/careers/marsha…

The City of Marshall is accepting applications for seasonal Public Ways Workers. This position performs routine work in the maintenance of the airport, streets, and public ways. To view the full job description and to apply online, please visit governmentjobs.com/careers/marsha…

All state highways in Lyon County are now closed. Please avoid travel unless it is an emergency. Roads will remain closed until visibility and road conditions improve. Check 511mn.org for the latest updates.

No Travel Advised for much of SW MN All or portions of these counties are under a no travel advisory: Chippewa, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Redwood, Renville, Pipestone, Yellow Medicine. Heavy snowfall and strong winds are creating limited visibility, especially in open areas. (3/15/26, 7:30 am) Check 511mn.org before traveling today. Purple routes are no travel advised.

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Marshall is included in a Winter Storm Watch from 7:00 PM Saturday to 7:00 AM Sunday. Blizzard conditions are possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 13 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

Marshall is now included in a Blizzard Warning from 10:00 PM Saturday to 7:00 AM Monday. Total snow accumulations of between 6" and 13" are possible with winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

The City of Marshall is accepting applications for seasonal Public Ways Workers. This position performs routine work in the maintenance of the airport, streets, and public ways. To view the full job description and to apply online, please visit governmentjobs.com/careers/marsha…