Ramada Marshall hotel now under new management
May 8, 2018
The Ramada, located in Marshall at the junction of Highways 19 and 23, near Southwest Minnesota State University, is now under new management. The Ramada Marshall remains a staple in the area and provides locals and out-of-town guests alike with a premium location at an affordable price for all event and accommodation needs.
In February of 2018, an operating affiliate of GF Management, a leading national hotel ownership and management company, announced it had proudly welcomed the 100-room Ramada Marshall, located only four miles from Southwest Minnesota Regional Airport, into its management portfolio. GF Management specializes in hotels, resorts, golf courses and other hospitality-related assets, and has pledged to not only maintain, but improve, the property’s services, facilities and perception.
Special to the Independent
Photo by Jim Tate
Jennifer Andries, executive director of the Lyon County Historical Museum, sits in the SMSU display area on the newly-renovated second floor, which opened in January.
A new exhibit in the Lyon County Historical Museum features Southwest Minnesota State University as part of a number of exhibits on the newly-renovated second floor.
The SMSU exhibit includes a replica of the concrete pillar which held up the “Dome,” the most identifiable architectural landmark on campus prior to the Jan. 2, 2002 fire that destroyed Food Service East and affected every other building on campus.
The display features several glossy posters highlighting various aspects of university history. One is about former SMSU President Jon Wefald, the man credited with saving SMSU when enrollments dipped critically. There’s one about the old Student Center lounge. Another about how the university came to be located in Marshall. And another about Vietnam War pro