Lake Benton Legion will be holding their Memorial Day program at 9:30 a.m. in the Lake Benton Opera House. This particular Memorial Day is quite special in Lake Benton this year as the remains of Glenn Cyriacks will be returned to the Krause Family. Cyriacks was stationed on the USS Oklahoma when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. His remains are only the second in the state to be returned. After the Memorial Day program which will be centered around Cyriacks time on the USS Oklahoma, there will be a 21-gun salute in front of the Lake Benton Post Home with coffee […]

The Cottonwood American Legion will be conducting a Memorial Day program Monday, May 29 at 9:30 AM at the Cottonwood Community Center. Address by Retired Lt. Colonel Joe Errington and music by Ellen Lenz. Gun salute to follow at Veteran’s Park.

The Lucan Memorial Day Observance will be Monday (Memorial Day), May 29, 2023 at the Veterans Memorial at the City Park (South of the Community Center) starting at 6:30 p.m. with Patriotic Music and the Program will begin at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Josh Goche, CSM. Everyone is welcome to come and honor those who have served. The program will be followed by Roll Call of Deceased Veterans, gun salute, taps and refreshments. All activities will be conducted outside. If desired, bring a lawn chair. In case of inclement weather, the program will be help inside the Community Center.

American Red Cross is having a blood drive Wednesday May 31 from 12:30 to 6:30pm. This event is to take place at the community center located in Balaton, MN.

Huge Rummage Sale at Holy Redeemer Church, 501 West Lyon St. Friday only. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fresh Caramel Rolls!

The Lucan Lions Club will kick off Lucan's Pretzel Days on Friday evening, June 9, 2023! They will be having their 44th Annual Beef Bar-be-que at the Lucan Community Center. Serving Bar-be-que Beef from South 40 Meat Market, potato salad, baked beans, chips, pickles, bread, coffee and juice will be from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Lucan Lions beer wagon will be around with adult refreshments. After, check out youth ball games at the park and other Pretzel Days events!   These events kick-off Lucan’s Pretzel Days --– Come check it out!!

Applebee's will be having a Flapjack Fundraiser on Saturday, June 10th from 8:30 to 10:30AM at Applebee's in Marshall 1510 E College Dr. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, coffee, juice, and milk will be served. Meals are available for take-out as well. Adult tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Children 12 and under are $7 in advance and $8 at the door. This fundraiser is to benefit Marshall Food4Kids. Tickets are available online at https://www.marshallfood4kids.org or over the phone at 507-401-5554. Please email Coordinator@MarshallFood4Kids.org or call/text 507-401-5554 for more information.   5-25-23 Applebees Flapjacks

Join the Lyon County Museum for a very special event on Saturday, June 10: A Tea Party at the Museum and a Dollhouse Tour! 1:00-2:30 PM: Tea Party at the Lyon County Museum (301 W Lyon St, Marshall) followed by Dollhouses and German Toys Tour at 3:00 PM at the home of Robin and Richard Banbury. RSVP by June 8: 507-537-6580. Space is limited. Adults: $10/Per Person Children: Ages 5-15 FREE with Adult Purchase Enjoy tea, lemonade and light refreshments, and a few party games. Come dressed in your finest hats, gloves, heels, and pearls should you choose. A small prize […]

On Saturday June 10th, the Echo Lions Club will be hosting the first Annual Ribfest. To enter as a contestant it is a 50$ entry fee with a 100% payout there will also be cash prizes and trophies. Meals will be available for purchase going for 15$ per meal (the meals include ribs, beans, and water). This is an Echo Alliance Church Fundraiser. This event will start at 4pm at the Echo Lions Park in Echo. You can call Danielle at 320-226-0479 or Amanda at 320-212-1474 to sign up. You must supply your own cooker as well!  

Come join us for an interactive job fair right here at Southwest Coaches! Food and Refreshment provided. 11AM TO 1PM THURSDAY JUNE 15TH! Do you get paid to drive your kids to school? No? We can change that. One of the coolest things about Southwest Coaches aside from one of the friendliest and most supportive teams in SW MN, YOU GET TO BRING YOUR KIDS TO WORK EVERYDAY! 2nd best thing? We have YEAR ROUND WORK! One of the most flexible schedules in the world plus not having to pay for daycare? What are you waiting for? Join the BEST at […]

The Panther Booster Club is having their 19th annual Golf Open Friday, June 16th at Tracy Golf Club. This event will feature a nine-hole best ball tournament with 3 and 4 person teams. The tournament will start at 5:00pm and there will be a meal served at 7:00pm. To play costs $40 a person including a meal or for only the meal is $15 a person. Proceeds go to help support Panther Booster Club activities and TMB athletic programs. Along with golf and a meal, there will also be door prizes and prizes for longest putt, longest drive, and other various […]

Your blood is needed more than you may think. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Make an appointment to donate at the Minneota Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 21 from 1-7pm at the Minneota American Legion and join a nationwide family of generous donors in a lifesaving cause. In the hour it takes to donate blood, you can help save the lives of patients in your community and across the country. To make an appointment download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or call Barb Okrina at 507-828-4546.

Get caught up in a world lost in time with the Lakeview Community Children Theater's performance of Peter Pan. The summer theater program is preforming Peter Pan and is ready to take on the stage. Their performance will be on Friday, June 23 at the Lakeview Auditorium. The curtain opens at 6:30PM and admission is $1 per person.

The Shetek Lutheran Ministries is having their 37th annual Quilt Auction June 24th!Over 200 handmade quilts and specialty items will be live auctioned. We will also have many other items and theme baskets on a silent auction. You can preview the items from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Friday or 8:00-10:00 a.m. Saturday. The auction will begin at 10:30AM and there will be a pork dinner available from 11:00-1:00. The auction will be held at the activity center located eight miles north of Slaton and then two miles east on Valhalla Rd. All proceeds will go towards the summer camp ministry.   FOR MORE […]

The Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area (RCRCA) is sponsoring a canoe trip on the Redwood River on the 27 and 29 of June. Registration is due by June 21st. The group is set to meet at 9:30AM and take on the river at 10:00 with openings available on both the 27 and 29th of June. We’ll meet at Perk’s Park on the shores of Lake Redwood in Redwood Falls and take a shuttle bus to County Road 6, where the Redwood River crosses CR 6 and canoe back to our vehicles at Lake Redwood. All participants are to bring their own canoe […]

Buffalo Ridge Pheasants Forever will be holding the 2nd Annual Fun Shoot at the Tyler Rod and Gun Club 1 mile west of Tyler, MN on Highway 14, south side of highway June 27, 2023. Starting at 5pm you can come and shoot trap. For $20 you will get a brat, chips, side and water plus one round of trap. Shells and clays included. Additional rounds are $15 for shells and clays. Most importantly, Youth under the age of 16 can come and shoot 2 rounds free including lunch. This event is to focus on youth and adults shooting together. Youth […]

The Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area (RCRCA) is hosting a canoe trip on the Redwood River on the 27 and 29 of June. Registration is due by June 21st. The group is set to meet at 9:30AM and take on the river at 10:00 with openings available on both the 27 and 29th of June. We’ll meet at Perk’s Park on the shores of Lake Redwood in Redwood Falls and take a shuttle bus to County Road 6, where the Redwood River crosses CR 6 and canoe back to our vehicles at Lake Redwood. All participants are to bring their own canoe […]