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U of MN Drive & Thrive: Confidence with Tractors, Trucks & Trailers-Owatonna and Crookston
2026-07-27 14:00 - 18:45 (America/Chicago) | MN
Drive & Thrive: Confidence with Tractors, Trucks & Trailers
University of Minnesota Extension will offer Drive & Thrive: Confidence with Tractors, Trucks & Trailers, a hands-on educational program designed to build confidence and strengthen machinery operation skills among beginning and interested operators across Minnesota.

This is a low-stress opportunity for learners to get behind the wheel of a tractor and a pick-up and learn how to drive forward and in reverse with trailers and implements, along with overviews of safety features and the maintenance of vehicles.

The 2026 Drive & Thrive workshops will be held July 18 at the Steele County Community Center in Owatonna, MN and on July 27 from 2:00 to 6:45 p.m. at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center in Crookston, with a potential second Crookston session added on July 28 based on demand. The training features 1:1 hands-on driving instruction in a pick-up truck with a trailer and a tractor with an implement. Participants will gain experience in areas such as safely connecting and disconnecting equipment, driving in reverse with an attached implement or trailer, understanding tractor controls, recognizing hazards, using new technologies, and applying practical farm safety practices.

During the individual one-to-one sessions, the rest of the participants will complete group activities focused on farm safety and risk management, along with first aid basics. The fee to attend is $35 per participant and a meal is provided. Registration is limited. 18+ age limit. Register online at z.umn.edu/WAGN.

“Farm machinery and implements can feel intimidating, especially for those who are newer to operating equipment,” said Ryan Lermon, Extension educator. “Drive & Thrive provides a supportive, low‑pressure environment where participants can learn, practice, ask questions, and ultimately feel safer and more confident on their farm.”

This program is open to people of any experience level and is sponsored by Compeer Financial.

More information about farm safety and Extension programs can be found at www.extension.umn.edu.

Red Cross Blood Drive-Marshall
2026-07-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center, 300 S Bruce St, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center

300 S Bruce St
Marshall, MN 56258

07/28/2026 | 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Note: Give blood July 13 to 31 for a Fandango Movie Reward by email to see a movie on us! rcblood.org/July

If you are 17 years of age, 16 with parental consent, in good health, and weigh at least 110 pounds you’re eligible to give.
Make your appointment to donate by heading to www.redcrossblood.org or give them a call @1-800-RED CROSS.

Marshall Area Farmers' Tuesday Mini Market
2026-07-28 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-08-04 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-08-11 16:30 - 18:00 | Main Stay Cafe, 316 W Main St., Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Marshall Farmers Market is excited to welcome the community back for another season of fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted items, and locally grown products.
The Saturday Market opens Saturday, July 11, and will be held every Saturday through October 31 from 7:30 a.m. to Noon. The market is located behind the Marshall Area YMCA in the Schwan’s Parking Lot at 200 S. A Street, Marshall, Minnesota.
In addition to the Saturday market, shoppers can visit the Tuesday Mini Market, held July 7 through August 25, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Terrace 1872, next to MainStay Cafe in downtown Marshall.
Visitors will find a variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey, flowers, handcrafted products, and more while supporting area farmers and small businesses. Live music is scheduled for many Saturdays throughout the summer and early fall, creating a fun, family-friendly atmosphere for shoppers.
The Marshall Farmers Market proudly accepts EBT/SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps). Through the market’s matching program, shoppers who spend $10 in EBT/SNAP receive an additional $10 to spend at the market, doubling their purchasing power for fresh, local foods.
The market also accepts Minnesota Sun Bucks cards. Families who qualify for the state’s Sun Bucks program receive $120 per eligible school-aged child to purchase groceries during the summer months. Sun Bucks cards are also eligible for the market’s matching program, giving eligible families even more access to fresh, locally grown foods.
The Marshall Farmers Market also offers its popular Power of Produce (PoP) Program every Saturday. There are no income or residency requirements—everyone is welcome to participate. Any child ages 2-16 and any adult 55 and older can receive $4 to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables each Saturday at the market.
Thanks to the generous support of ADM, the Kids Power of Produce Program has expanded this season. The eligible age range has increased from ages 3-12 to ages 2-16, and the incentive has doubled from $2 to $4 per child each Saturday. The Senior PoP Program will continue to provide $4 each week for participants ages 55 and older.
While a few vendors accept debit cards or Venmo, all vendors accept cash, so shoppers are encouraged to bring cash when visiting the market. There is no ATM on site.
The Marshall Farmers Market is grateful for the support of its community partners, including ADM, the Marshall Area YMCA, and CJ Schwan’s, as well as the many businesses sponsoring live music throughout the season and the volunteers who make the market possible.
The Marshall Farmers Market invites everyone to shop local, meet area farmers and makers, enjoy live music, and experience the best of southwest Minnesota throughout the season.
For weekly vendor updates, entertainment schedules, and market announcements, follow the Marshall Farmers Market on Facebook at facebook.com/marshallfarmersmarket/.

U of MN Strategic Farming: Field Notes! Live Discussions
2026-07-29 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-08-05 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-08-12 08:00 - 08:30 | MN
Crop producers and agricultural professionals face a host of
challenges, especially in these economically challenging times, including pest issues, agronomic
concerns, and soil fertility questions. The U of MN Extension Strategic Farming program
addresses your crop-related concerns through information-packed, research-based, informal
discussions with specialists in the field. It’s also your chance to ask questions directly to
Extension experts.
Strategic Farming: Field Notes features live weekly online interactive discussions on cropping
issues as they arise throughout the growing season. The 2026 season kicks-off Wednesday, May
13, and will continue through August on Wednesday mornings from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Topics will
be announced each week based on needs throughout the season, and will include issues related to
soil fertility, agronomics, pest management, cover crops, equipment, and more.
You need to register only once for the season at z.umn.edu/FN2026. You can attend any or all of
the sessions.
Can’t make a live session? No problem. Each session will be recorded and posted shortly after
the live program https://strategicfarming.transistor.fm. You can also listen to the session through
your favorite podcast-streaming service. Recordings and resources from the winter’s Strategic
Farming: Let’s Talk Crops Series are also available at z.umn.edu/strategic-farming.
There is no cost to join the Strategic Farming series thanks to generous support from the
Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council and the Minnesota Corn Research and
Promotion Council.
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For more news from U of M Extension, visit www.extension.umn.edu/news or contact
Extension Communications at extdigest@umn.edu. University of Minnesota Extension
is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Lyon County Museum's Reflection Series "America 250"
2026-07-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States

One Room Schoolhouse in Session!-Pipestone
2026-07-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-13 13:00 - 15:00 | District 3 Schoolhouse Pipestone, 1401 7th St SW, pipestone, MN, 56164, United States

City Park Farmers Market - Cottonwood
2026-07-31 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-14 09:00 - 13:00 | city park Cottonwood, MN, United States

Red Cross Blood Drive-Marshall
2026-07-31 12:00 - 17:00 | Marshall MERIT Center, 1001 Erie Rd, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
MERIT Center

1001 Erie Rd
Marshall, MN 56258

Sponsor: Marshall Community

07/31/2026 | 12:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Note: Give blood July 13 to 31 for a Fandango Movie Reward by email to see a movie on us! rcblood.org/July

If you are 17 years of age, 16 with parental consent, in good health, and weigh at least 110 pounds you’re eligible to give.
Make your appointment to donate by heading to www.redcrossblood.org or give them a call @1-800-RED CROSS.

Pioneer Power Inc. 51st Annual "The Good Old Days & Threshing Show"
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-02 | Hanley Falls, MN

Marshall Area Farmers' Market
2026-08-01 07:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-08 07:30 - 12:00 | Schwans Community Center, 400 Tiger Dr., Marshall, MN, 56258, United States

Super Summer Blast
2026-08-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Lake Sarah Baptist Church, 1631 191st St., Slayton, MN, United States
Free carnival
Lake Sarah Baptist Church
Aug 2nd 12:00-3:00
Inflatables, Carnival Games w/prizes, Kiddie Train Rides, Face Painting, Dunk Tank, Bingo w/prizes for all ages
Free: Corndogs, Lingen Dairy Ice Cream, Snow Cones, Popcorn
Everyone Welcome
Rain or Shine

Unbound Teen Lit Fair
2026-08-03 13:00 - 16:00 | MN
Community Calendar Listing
Event: Unbound Teen Lit Fair
Date: Monday, August 3, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Southwest Minnesota State University, Conference Center, Marshall, MN
Admission: Free and open to the public
Calling all area tweens, teens, and book lovers! The Unbound Teen Lit Fair is coming to the SMSU Conference Center on Monday afternoon, August 3rd, for a celebration of reading and creativity.
This free community event features a stellar lineup of award-winning Minnesota authors, including Geoff Herbach, Juliana Brandt, Hector Curriel, H. M. Bouwman, Deb Mercier, and Erin Makela. Youth can meet the authors, buy books, get them autographed, and participate in interactive discussions. Geoff Herbach and Juliana Brandt will lead youth-focused presentations, while Hector Curriel will draw live caricatures and chat about his art.
The fair also includes a wide range of free crafts and activities designed specifically for teens, such as a selfie station, button making, bookmark crafting, games, trivia, and magnetic poetry. Local youth and family organizations will also be on-site. Everyone is welcome to stop by, meet incredible local authors, and enjoy a fun, free afternoon.

"Family History: Fact or Fiction" Program by Sarah Lockwood
2026-08-03 13:30 - 15:30 | Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The next genealogy club meeting at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is Monday, August 3 at 1:30 PM. Sarah Lockwood will be back to talk about “Family History: Fact or Fiction”
About the Program: Our family histories can be compiled from many different sources. Some information passes down by word of mouth, some can be authenticated by certificates or other documentation, and some can be gleaned from others’ work. Learn how to polish your family history to become a verifiable and accurate source of which you can be proud.
About the Speaker: Sarah Lockwood is a proud Minnesotan, with ancestry from both an adopted family and a birth family. Forensic genealogy has been a personal journey for Sarah. As an adoptee, she used what she learned about forensic DNA matching to find her own birth mother and father! She turned her love of genealogy into a professional business. She began AncestryHelp in 2022, as a small business, to help others discover their family history one ancestor at a time and to help fellow family genealogists strengthen their research skills. Her two favorite projects to work on are writing family narratives and teaching research skills. Sarah has earned certificates in Genealogical Research from Boston University, Investigative Genetic Genealogy from Ramapo College, and has completed a ProGen Study Group.
Genealogy Club is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580.

Milroy Lions Pulle Pork Supper
2026-08-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Milroy City Park, Milroy, MN, United States

"Written in Stone" Cemetery Tours-Pipestone
2026-08-08 14:00 | MN

New Ulm Downtown Car & Bike Roll-In Series-New Ulm
2026-08-08 15:30 - 20:00 | MN
New Ulm Downtown Car & Bike Roll-In Series Returns June 13

New Ulm, MN – The New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the return of the New Ulm Downtown Car & Bike Roll-In series, kicking off on Saturday, June 13, from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in historic downtown New Ulm.

Back for its third year, the Roll-In series invites car and motorcycle enthusiasts of all ages to display and admire a wide range of classic vehicles – no registration required. Minnesota Street, from 3rd North to 1st South, will be closed to traffic and open for guests to stroll through and enjoy the vehicles and community atmosphere. Vehicle owners may also pick up a registration card upon arrival to display in their window and enter for a chance to win prizes.

In addition to the showcase of vehicles, attendees can enjoy live DJ music outdoors during the event, with music continuing indoors until 11:00 p.m. The June 13 Roll-In will also feature two food trucks offering a variety of delicious options: Simply Made Right and Sleepy Bison Grill. Visitors are encouraged to explore downtown shops, dine at local restaurants, and enjoy beverages from participating establishments. Alcoholic beverages purchased from downtown bars and restaurants may be consumed on the street within the designated event area; however, glass containers are not allowed.

Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend. The 2026 Roll-In series will continue on the second Saturday of the month through September: July 11, August 8, and September 12, each promising a unique mix of vehicles, food, music, and small-town charm.

“The Roll-Ins are a great example of what makes New Ulm special – community pride, small-town charm, and a whole lot of fun,” said Sarah Warmka, President & CEO of the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce. “We love seeing our downtown filled with people connecting, exploring local businesses, and enjoying these unique vehicles.”

The Downtown New Ulm Car & Bike Roll-Ins are hosted by the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce. We are grateful for the support of our volunteers and generous sponsors, whose contributions help make these events possible: AutoFest, B&L Bar, Christensen Group Insurance, Jensen Motors, Les Schwab Tire, Nuvera, River View Sanitation, Sarah Garza with LuxRally Travel, and True Real Estate – Jeff Dittrich.
For more information and a full schedule, visit www.newulm.com or contact the Chamber at 507-233-4300 or chamber@newulm.com.

Community Blood Drive-Hendricks
2026-08-10 13:30 - 17:00 | Faith Lutheran Brethren Church hendricks, 501 E. Garfield, Hendricks, MN, 56136, United States
Hendricks Community Hospital to Host Blood Drive, Donors Urgently Needed
Hendricks, MN – As local blood supplies falls into a critical shortage, Hendricks Community Hospital, and Community Blood Bank will host an urgently needed community blood drive.
The community blood drive will be held at Faith Lutheran Brethren Church on Monday, August 10th from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with donor registration located inside the church lobby. All blood types are urgently needed, and volunteer donors are the only path to rebuilding the summer supply. To schedule an appointment, log into www.cbblifeblood, select “Donate Now,” then “Blood Drive Calendar,” and choose Monday, August 10th. All those who donate will receive a $15 Dairy Queen gift card as a thank you gift for your commitment this summer.
“Right now, patients in our community are depending on the generosity of their neighbors,” said Ken Versteeg, Executive Director of Community Blood Bank. “Blood demand doesn’t take a vacation, and our local hospital patients need it now. Cancer patients, accident victims, new mothers, and children in surgery all rely on blood to survive. Without enough supply, we can’t provide the care they desperately need. Blood can’t be manufactured, it only comes from caring people in our community.”
The need is urgent and constant: someone in America requires blood every two seconds, and local hospitals are currently running on critically low reserves, putting vulnerable patients at risk.
Can you donate? Here’s what’s required:
· At least 17 years old (16 with signed parental consent)
· Weigh 110 lbs. or more
· Be in good general health
· Bring a valid ID
· Eat well and stay hydrated beforehand
This is your community. These are your neighbors. The need is immediate — please act today.
Community Blood Bank is the exclusive blood provider for Hendricks Community Hospital, meaning every donation stays local, directly supporting patients’ right here at home. For more information, visit www.cbblifeblood.org or call 605-331-3222.

Pesticide Applicator Field Day Recertification
2026-08-13 07:30 | MN
Pesticide Applicator Field Day Recertification
ST. PAUL, MN (06/15/2026)— The University of Minnesota Extension Pesticide Safety and Environmental Education (PSEE) program is offering field days for pesticide applicator recertification.
This class will offer outdoor, hands-on recertification training for both private and commercial/noncommercial (CNC) pesticide applicators. Private pesticide applicators who need to recertify in 2027 can attend a field day this summer, eliminating the need to attend a workshop or take the exam in January or February 2027. Class cost is $100 for private pesticide applicators, $145 for CNC applicators with categories A & C, and $190 for CNC applicators with categories A, C, & H. These workshops will be held at the Waseca UMN Research and Outreach Center on July 16 and the Lamberton UMN Research and Outreach Center on August 13 starting at 7:30 AM. CNC applicators register at z.umn.edu/pseeachworkshops. Private applicators register at z.umn.edu/ppatFieldDays. Contact PSEE, psee-programs@umn.edu, with any questions.

For more news from U of M Extension, visit www.extension.umn.edu/news or contact
Extension Communications at extdigest@umn.edu. University of Minnesota Extension
is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

August Coffee Talk - Pipestone
2026-08-13 09:45 | Pipestone County Museum, 113 S Hiawatha Ave, Pipestone, MN, 56164, United States

Feeding High Oleic Beans-Little Falls
2026-08-14 10:00 - 14:30 | enchanted dairy, 17701 133rd St, little falls, MN, 56345, United States

Intern Exhibit Opening- Pipestone
2026-08-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Pipestone County Museum, 113 S Hiawatha Ave, Pipestone, MN, 56164, United States
Intern Exhibit Opening

The public is invited to join us at the Pipestone County Museum on Friday, August 14th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. for the opening of 2 exhibits put together by our summer interns, Olyvia Weber and Julia Berkenpas.

Olyvia’s exhibit will feature items and information from the Pipestone County Museum’s Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) and the Women’s Relief Corp (WRC) collection; which has been the focus of her summer project. Cameras from the Museum’s collection has been Julia’s focus and her exhibit will include a display and information on selected pieces from this collection. Both exhibits will be located on the first floor of the Museum.

The Pipestone County Museum is located at 113 S. Hiawatha Avenue in Pipestone, MN. Questions about this event may be directed to the Pipestone County Museum at (507) 825-2563 or email museum@pipestonecountymuseum.com.
