Events Calendar
Keep up to date on local events in our area communities and be sure to submit your events below as well!
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Tracy Car Show
Tracy Car Show
The Tracy Area Car Show is Sunday, August 27th. This event is hosted by The Wheels Across the Prairie Museum. Registration starts at 9:30 AM to 11 AM. The museum will be open from 11AM to 4PM. Awards will be at 3 PM and there will be tons of door prizes, cash prizes, food vendors, a live DJ, and so much more. All proceeds will go to Tracy Area Schools.
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Blood Drive – Balaton
Blood Drive – Balaton
The American Red Cross is having a blood drive in Balaton on Wednesday, August 30th. The blood drive will be from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Balaton Community Center. Schedule your appointment at www.redcrossblood.org or call Stephanie at: (507) 476-3442
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Canby Bloodmobile Blood Drive
What's gone before you know it? Blood! There are countless reasons for giving blood, but an important one is unlike most medical necessities blood is perishable & cannot be stockpiled. Red blood cells only last 42 days, so donating blood is vital to having a steady supply when it's needed to save lives. You can do your part to help save lives by donating blood September 7th 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. & September 8th 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. while the red cross bloodmobile is at the Sanford building in Canby. To donate make an appointment by calling Deloris @507-223-7205 […]
Jesus Cares Ministries Bible Study
Jesus Cares Ministries Bible Study
You are invited to join us at Christ Evangelical Lutheran church in Marshall on Thursday September 7th from 5:30-7:30pm for a potluck picnic, games, and puzzles! Please bring a side dish or salad to pass. The pastor will be grilling hotdogs! At Christ Ev. Lutheran church we seek to share the love of Jesus with all people of our community, including individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families at a comfortable level of understanding. Any family, friends, and or staff are more than welcome to come with you. The church building is fully accessible. For more […]
Home Owners Guide to the Emerald Ash Borer
Home Owners Guide to the Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald ash borer is a serious threat to our ash trees in southwest Minnesota. With over a billion ash trees in Minnesota alone, and over 10,000 trees in Marshall knowing what to do about the invasive species is important. Join the Lyon county master gardener volunteer program September 7th from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Marshall Lyon county library for a free home owners guide to emerald ash borer. Guest speaker Adam Rigge from Southwest Tree Treatment and master gardener host Ron Halgerson will teach you how to recognize the invasive species and what you can do to save your trees. […]
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Minneota Boxelder Bug Days
Venture over to Minneota to enjoy free family entertainment - Friday through Sunday, Sept. 8-10. Events will take place throughout the weekend with activities for everyone to enjoy!
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Fall Dinner Festival
Fall Dinner Festival
Join us September 10th from 11am-1pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic church in Currie, Minnesota for our fall dinner festival. We'll be serving turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, vegetables, salad, pie and other deserts. Takeout is available. The church is fully handicap accessible. For more information email Kathy Laleman at lklaleman@gmail.com.
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Marshall Tennis Senior Night
Marshall Tennis Senior Night
Join the Marshall High School Tennis booster club on the Marshall high school tennis courts September 12th from 4:30 - 7 p.m. for their pulled pork fundraiser night. All proceeds from the senior night will be donated to the family of Galen & Jamie Lanners to assist with medical expenses. Jamie Lanners is one of the assistant coaches for MHS Tennis.
Two Day Homebuyer workshop
Two Day Homebuyer workshop
Take the mystery out of purchasing a home and receive valuable information on the process of homeownership, the importance of credit, tips on choosing a mortgage and more!Virtual class held via Zoom on September 12th & 14th from 5:30pm to 9:30 pm each evening. You must attend both evenings.cost is $40 contact Nichelle Shannon 507-836-1624 or nichelles@swmhp.org for information
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28th Annual Buffalo Ridge Pheasants Forever Banquet
28th Annual Buffalo Ridge Pheasants Forever Banquet
The Buffalo Ridge Pheasants Forever Chapter is having it 28th annual Banquet, Saturday, September 16 at the Lake Benton Community Center. Starting at 5pm, Supper and live auction begin at 7pm, with supper served by the Country House of Lake Benton. Games of chance, a silent auction, live auction and much more make for a great night out to support the wildlife habitat and youth activities in Lincoln and surrounding counties. Look for the banquet on pheasantsforever.org or contact Jeff Davis at 507-317-5833
VFW Memorial Fundraiser
VFW Memorial Fundraiser
VFW Post 2980, Ivanhoe, MN Memorial Fundraiser. Roast Beef Combo Meal from 5:00 to 7:30pm on Saturday, September 16. Pie/Baked Goods Auction to follow. Lincoln Co. VFW Post 2980, 116 E. Saxon St., Ivanhoe, MN.
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Our Lady of Victory Church Maintenance Fund Auction
Our Lady of Victory Church Maintenance Fund Auction
Our Lady of Victory Church Maintenance Committee in Lucan invites everyone to their Auction, starting at noon on Sunday, September 17th at 302 E. 3rd Street, Lucan, MN. The auction offers such quality items such as a 1966 red Datsun Convertible in running condition with 60.400 miles, hay and straw bales, a quarter of beef, a 2016 Bad Boy Mower, an antique Hoosier cupboard, many fine tools, recreational items, household items, and furniture. Join us before the auction starts at 11 a.m. for a lunch stand serving grilled burgers, hot dogs, chips, and treats.
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Prairie Songs Laura Ingalls Wilder Sing Along with Curtis & Loretta
Join traditional folk music duo Curtis Teague and Loretta Simonet as they bring to life the music that Laura and her family sang in the beloved Little House on the Prairie books. In between Songs on fiddle, guitars, banjo, spoons, harmonica, and celeste, learn about the life and times of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Participate in the sing along with Curtis and Loretta September 18 - 21 as they visit seven locations different locations. Monday, September 18th @5 p.m. - Tyler Fire Hall Tuesday, September 19 @1 p.m. - Fulda City Hall Tuesday, September 19th @ 6:30 p.m. - Marshall-Lyon County Library Wednesday, […]
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Annual Rummage Sale – Hospice of Murray County
Join Hospice of Murray County in celebrating their Annual Rummage Sale on September 19th through the 23rd. This will be from 9 AM to 7 PM September 19-22 and on the 23rd 9 AM to noon at the Murray County Fairground in Slayton, MN.
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Punt, Pass & Kick Competition
Punt, Pass & Kick Competition
September 23rd 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. head on over to the Freedom Park football are for the free punt, pass, & kick competition sponsored by Andrew Suby State Farm! Register onsite the day of the at Freedom Park in Marshall, compete, and go. All participants will receive a free ticket to the 1 p.m. SMSU game in Marshall on September 23rd. Winners will be recognized on the field at the SMSU game that same day!
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Breakfast Fundraiser and Silent Auction
Breakfast Fundraiser and Silent Auction
The Lions Club is having a Breakfast Fundraiser and Silent Auction on September 24th. They will be serving breakfast from 9:00 AM -12:30 PM at the Lake Benton Community and Event Center. There will be pancakes, french toast, eggs, sausage, toast, coffee, and milk. Net breakfast proceeds will go towards Lynn Meyer’s medical expenses. Lynn was recently diagnosed with stage 3 metastatic ovarian cancer and is scheduled to begin chemotherapy on August 10th. Lynn’s Go Fund Me page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/xw8er9-lynns-medical-expenses
St. Anne’s Church – Wabasso, Fall Festival
St. Anne’s Church – Wabasso, Fall Festival
Join us Sunday, September 24th at St. Anne's church in Wabasso for our fall festival. Starting with mass at 10 a.m., turkey dinner with trimmings will then be served from 11am to 1pm. Take-out tickets available at the meal ticket table. For deliveries within Wabasso, call 507-530-0784. Turkey Dinner cost: Adults | $15 | Ages 4-11 | $8 | Under 3 | Free. Homemade apple and pumpkin pie or assorted desserts available! Hot dog/pop/beer stand, bingo, games, silent auction, and country store available from 11am-1pm. Raffle tickets will be available for sale during the dinner with the Raffle Drawing at 1:00 […]
Carol Dunker Cancer Benefit
Carol Dunker Cancer Benefit
Join in the fight to support Carol Dunker, a Boxcar Liquor employee, in her battle against stage 4 triple negative breast cancer! September 24th from 11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. at The Caboose in Tracy will be will be a charity event to help Carol. The event will feature a silent auction along with a free will donation meal accompanied by live cello music provided by Sam Obel. For more information contact Jan Arvizu at 507-828-8029 or Tam Schans at 507-626-0675.
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Age-Friendly 2023 Minnesota Trends & Innovation Conference
Join us for this unique opportunity to gather, hear inspiring trends in aging from national experts, and share your insights on key questions to inform how a 10-year state plan could address the regional challenges and solutions needed to help us achieve an Age-Friendly Minnesota. September 27th & 28th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. will be the 2023 Trends & Innovation Virtual Conference. The Conference will be a great opportunity to learn more about aging trends and innovations that age-friendly partners are planning or currently implementing across Minnesota in communities of every size. Each day the Conference features a morning keynote, […]
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2023 Meander Art Crawl
The Land Stewardship Project invites you to the 2023 Meander Art Crawl Sept. 29th 12pm - 6pm, Sept 30th 9am - 6pm, & Oct. 1st 9am - 4pm. The award-winning Meander Art Crawl is a free, self-guided tour of artist studios featuring 40 local artists from Upper Minnesota River Valley. We encourage visitors to visit artists in their own environment who celebrate a lifestyle that represents the small, handmade, personal, and local culture of the area. This event has more than 30 individual studios in and near the western Minnesota communities of Ortonville, Appleton, Madison, Milan, Dawson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls.
Age-Friendly Minnesota 2023 Regional Exchange
Age-Friendly Minnesota 2023 Regional Exchange
Join us for this unique opportunity to gather in-person, hear inspiring trends in aging from national experts, and share your insights on key questions to inform how a 10-year state plan could address the regional challenges and solutions needed to help us achieve an Age-Friendly Minnesota. September 29th from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Adult Community Center in Marshall, the 2023 Regional Exchange will be a truly unique opportunity to discuss key topics in dynamic break-out sessions that will help shape the future. Be a part of building a Minnesota for all ages and abilities! 8:30- 9:00 a.m. is […]
Monte Meet-Up!
Monte Meet-Up!
The Land Stewardship Project invites you to join them at the Monte Meet-Up! Friday, September 29th from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. bring your family & friends, everyone is welcome. There will be music by the Mad Hatters from 6-9 p.m. at the Montevideo Community Center, a showing of the locally shot "Foreclosure" and other short films 6:30-9 p.m. at the Millennium Theater Event Room, and Local food 6-7:30 pm at the community center. Don't forget to enjoy the award-winning Meander Art Crawl also sponsored by the Land Stewardship Project. The Meander starts Sept. 29th, & continues on Sept. 30th, & […]
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6th Annual Marshall Gun Show
Join us for the 6th Annual Marshall gun show Saturday September 30th 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday October 1st 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Red Baron Arena and Expo in Marshall. Admission is 5$, children 12 and under enter for free, and all children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information or to register email Ron Prorok at Ron.Prorok@outlook.com or call at 507-401-6227.
Galen Lanners Medical Expense Benefit Raffle
Galen Lanners Medical Expense Benefit Raffle
The family and friends of Galen Lanners is looking for your help. We are seeking donations such as gift baskets, additional items, services, or monetary donations to use as raffle items for the benefit for Galen. If you're interested in donating, please text or call: Sandy at 507-829-5582 or Jamie at 612-750-1683. Donations are due on September 22nd. The benefit is scheduled for September 30th from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at KB's bar and grill in Ghent, Minnesota.
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