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Around Our Region published Feb, 3, 2021
The weekly Around Our Region calendar of events is published Wednesdays. Submissions may be emailed to news@wctrib.com with “Around our Region” in the subject line at least a week in advance. Written By: Donna Middleton | ×
Income tax assistance
WILLMAR Free help for low- and middle-income taxpayers to file tax returns will be available again this year by United Community Action Partnership.
Tax preparation will be done virtually this year as a safety precaution due to COVID-19. Tax documents may be submitted by program participants either online or in-person by appointment. The IRS-certified volunteers will prepare taxes based on these documents and collect the appropriate signatures either electronically or via mail to file the tax return.
Deb Gau
MARSHALL Â As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many area families are still facing food insecurity. With help from Lyon County, area organizations like United Way of Southwest Minnesota and United Community Action Partnership are planning an event to help.
A free food distribution event is being organized in March, at the Lyon County fairgrounds in Marshall.
County commissioners gave permission for the food distribution event to be held in the former ice arena building at the fairgrounds on March 16.
United Way of Southwest Minnesota President and CEO Sarah Kicmal said United Way and UCAP were working together with Second Harvest Heartland to plan a food distribution event. Without the Ruby’s Pantry food program being offered in Marshall, many area families are in need of some supplemental food support, Kicmal said.
Harlan Madsen, a longtime commissioner, retires leaving a legacy in Kandiyohi County
After 26 years as a Kandiyohi County Commissioner and nearly 50 years in public service, Harlan Madsen is stepping out of the role of decision-maker but will continue his role as a mentor, leader and listener in the community. 12:00 am, Dec. 30, 2020 ×
Harlan Madsen walks past dairy cattle on Dec. 3 at the Madsen farm in rural Lake Lillian. Madsen recently completed 26 years as a Kandiyohi County Commissioner and nearly 50 years in public service.
Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune
LAKE LILLIAN Harlan Madsen gave up his career as a high school teacher in 1974.