Angela Trudell Vasquez will read her poetry on Wed., Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Whipple Gallery on the campus of Southwest Minnesota State University. Her reading is a part of the Visiting Writers series at SMSU. Vasquez’s new collection of poems from the book In Light, Always Light honor the illuminating power of poetry, but speak expressively of racial injustice and the dark “inherited grief” that is its offspring. The poems include history, endurance, and remembrance of survival of migrant ancestors who worked hard for a future in a new country. Vasquez is an Iowa native whose roots go [...]

Thursday, Nov 7th 6pm-8pm Presented by: Paustis Wine Company 30+ wines, appetizers, wine discounts Bello Cucina $15 pre sale, $20 at the door Tickets available at Tall Grass, Marshall Chamber and Bello Cucina

2nd Annual Deer Opener Breakfast 11/9 from 5am-10am Questions? Call Larry 507-530-0555

Turkey BINGO on Sunday, November 10th from 2-4 pm. St. Edward Church Basement 210 W. 4th St., Minneota, MN Win a turkey! Win a ham! Win a pie! Win gift cards! Win cash! $1 per card

Lucan American Legion Arthur Kramer Post 467 is sponsoring a ‘Burger Bar’ Fundraiser on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2019, serving 5:00-7:30 p.m. at Knott’s Corner in Lucan.  Free Will Offering with proceeds going to current Legion projects.  There will be a display of pictures of local veterans and their military mementos.

Marshall 11/12/2019: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lyon County Government Center, 607 W. Main St.

Balaton 11/13/2019: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Community Center, 134 3rd St.

11/14/2019: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Community Center, 110 Oscar Ave. N.

Arc Minnesota Southwest is hosting a public meeting on Microgrant for Minnesotans with a disability. November 14th,2019 at Marshall Pizza Ranch 1420 Boyer Drive, Marshall,MN @ 4:30pm Register and find more information at http://bit.ly/SWMNGrants or call 833.450.1494 The Minnesota Microgrant Partnership is here to financially support you in reaching your goals. These grants help people with disabilities reach goals around competitive employment, inclusive housing, and community integration. The Arc Minnesota will host two public meetings about microgrants for Minnesotans with disabilities in southwest Minnesota. There will be a formal presentation, Q&A session, and time to socialize.

The Southwest Minnesota State University Chorale, directed by Dr. Stephen Kingsbury, will perform “Songs of the Earth and Stars” on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 100 Church St., Marshall. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Music Department at 507-537-7103.