St. Johns Circle of Care Foundation is hosting our 3rd Annual Trigger Tournament at the Springfield Sportsmans Club Sunday May 21st from 8am to 4pm. Join us for a great Pulled Pork lunch, raffle and a fun day at the Sportsmans Club. Lunch is $10 per person and will be served from 10:30am to 3:00pm. Raffle tickets are still available and can be purchased at St. Johns, F&M Bank, Southpoint Financial and the Sportsman's Club.  

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!