Minneota 1/22/2020: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., American Legion, 208 N. Jefferson

Wednesday, January 22nd Vesta Community Hall Serving from 5pm-8pm Adults- $7 Children 6-11 - $4 Children 5 and under - FREE All you can eat chili, corn bread, coffee and juice Proceeds from this event will go towards community projects

The Lyon County FSA and UMN Extension Service are presenting an information meeting about the new Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs at the Marshall YMCA in Marshall on Thursday January 23 from 10:00 am to 12 noon.

Ivanhoe 1/23/2020: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Bethany Elim Lutheran, 102 S. Highway 5

An Applebee's Flapjack Fundraiser to benefit Marshall Food4Kids will be Saturday, January 25 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebee’s Marshall – 1510 E. College Dr. Breakfast includes Pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, coffee, and juice. Adult tickets are $8 in advance ($10 at the door); children 12 and under are $5. Tickets can be purchased online at www.MarshallFood4Kids.org.

The 63rd Montevideo Band Carnival is just around the corner. This years carnival will be held Saturday, January 25 from 3:00 to 7:00pm at the Montevideo High School Gym. The event features carnival games, bounce houses, silent auction, snow cones, bake sale, chow line and the best cake walk in Western Minnesota. Live music provided by the members of the High School Pep Band. Proceeds from the carnival support the Montevideo High School band program.

Members of the public are invited to attend a special meeting on the topic of resettling refugees in Lyon County. Meeting will be held on January 28th at 6:30pm in the basement of the Law Enforcement Center in Marshall. The Lyon County Administrator's Office will be accepting written and emailed comments/questions until January 27th by emailing: lorenstomberg@co.lyon.mn.us Questions? Call Janet 828-3633

Avera Tyler will host a community blood drive on Wednesday, January 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.   The public will have an opportunity to donate blood to impact patients’ lives in the area. With the current need at near critical, residents are urged to consider donating. January is National Blood Donor month calling for residents to consider donating blood during the month.  Whether you are a multi-gallon donor or donating for the first time, the need for blood donations in January is critical due to a decrease in overall donations with the cold and [...]

Minnwest Bank Vs. Bremer Bank Come vote for your favorite! Wednesday, January 29th St. Stephens Lutheran Church 4:30pm-6:30pm Free Will Donation - Proceeds will go to the United Way of SWMN

Benefit at Lakeview during the boy's basketball game on January 30th. Walking Tacos 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm $5.00 for meal (During the Lakeview vs TMB Boy’s Basketball Game) Silent Auction 4:30 pm - 8:15 pm Bidding closes at 8:15 pm on January 30th Proceeds go to Landyn’s family for expenses related to his heart condition and future transplant. Landyn is a 12 year old (6th grader) who collasped at Lakeview Schools on Nov 15. He was diagnosied with a life threatening heart condition and is currently waiting for a transplant.