Mark your calendar and plan to attend the 2024 Pipestone Lamb and Wool Program Lambing Time Short Course and Bus Tour which will be held on February 2nd and 3rd in Pipestone.  We have an excellent program planned and we will be touring outstanding sheep operations.  The program starts with Friday evening discussion from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Saturday will begin at 8:00 a.m. with lambing time management and health topics.  The afternoon will be spent touring and viewing two successful sheep operation.  The program will conclude by 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.   The purpose of this short course and bus tour is to help producers […]

7th annual Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser to benefit Marshall Food4Kids will be Saturday, February 3 from 8:00 to 10:00 am at Applebee’s Marshall – 1510 E. College Dr.Pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, coffee, juice, and milk will be served. Adult tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Children 12 and under are $7 in advance and $8 at the door.Meals are available for take-out as well. 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.Marshall Food4Kids, a non-profit weekend backpack food program, has been helping hungry children in Marshall since 2013. […]

Saturday, February 3rd join in on the annual Rock Nobles Cattlemens Banquet at the Worthington Event Center. Tickets will be available at the door, cost is $30 a plate. Events for the night include social hour beginning at 6 p.m., steak dinner gets underway at 6:30 p.m., and following will be comedian Tim the Dairy Farmer. Tim the Dairy Farmer, a Florida dairy farmer and comedian. Tim talks about farm life, family life, and everything in between.  

Join the Lake Benton Lions Club at the Lake Benton Community & Event Center Sunday, February 4th for a breakfast benefit. Serving will be from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Menu includes pancakes, french toast, eggs, sausage, toast, coffee, & milk. Net proceeds from the event will go towards medical expenses for Austin and Katelyn Krumm's son, born January 14th. Crue Hayes was born at 30 weeks weighing 1lb 15oz and is expected to be in the ICU until the end of March.

Come one, Come all! It's the Sleepy Eye Sportsman's Club's 42nd annual fishing derby being held Sunday, February 4th 12pm - 3pm on Sleepy Eye lake. Get there early, registration begins at 9:30 am, entry fee is $5 per person. 3 Cash prizes will be awarded in 6 categories: Sunfish, Crappie, Perch, Bass, Walley, & Northern. This year there will also be a raffle for an Ice Castle Fish House with a value of $20,000, an ATV-4wheeler valued at $7,500, 4 - $5,000 cash prizes, and 4 - $250 cash prizes. The day's events also include a dollar, five dollar, and […]

Let the Wood Lake fire department cook fried fish with all the fixings for you. Join in on the good food February 10th at the Wood Lake Community Center from 5 - 8 p.m. Woody's Bar will be there serving beverages. The fry will be a free will donation, 15$ is suggested. All proceeds from the fry will go to the fire department to help pay for new SCBAs.

The Lucan Lions Club is sponsoring a Meat Raffle on Saturday evening, February 10th at Knotts Corner in Lucan, MN from 7-9 p.m. The meat bundles are being provided by South Forty Meat Market and Ourada Cattle Company.

The public is invited to join the Pipestone County Historical Society for its February Coffee Talk on Thursday, February 15th when Senior Life Solutions, a program of the Pipestone County Medical Center, will share information about their program. Senior Life Solutions helps support the mental health of older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, or other mental challenges often associated with aging. Coffee Talks are FREE for all members of the public to attend. If you are unable to attend in person, the presentation will be recorded and shared on the Museum's YouTube channel. The link to the video will be on the […]

Ask any kid where blood comes from and you'll probably hear that blood comes from the heart. Kids understand that giving blood is a gift and an act of kindness for those in need. If you are in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, & are 17 or older or 16 with parental consent you are eligible to donate. The Red Cross bloodmobile will at the Sanford building in Canby Thursday, February 15th from 12pm - 6pm. Giving blood is safe, convenient, and makes you feel good about yourself. To donate, set up an appointment using the Rapid Pass go […]

The St. Edwards Knights of Columbus are hosting a Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, February 16th at St. Edwards Church in Minneota. Serving from 4:30-7:00 p.m. Adults (over age 12) are $15, kids (ages 4-12) $10, and kids 3-under eat free. Sponsored by St. Edwards Catholic Church. Take outs available. All are welcome.  

Please join the knights of Columbus council #4912 and Lincoln County VFW post #2980 for a fish fry on February 16th at the Lincoln County VFW Post 2980. Serving will be from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Menu includes : fish, green beans, french fries, & dinner roll. Cost is $13.00. Future Fish Fry dates include March 1st & 15th, same time, same place. All proceeds will be split between the Knights of Columbus & the VFW. Thank you for all of your support!

GriefShare: New Session beginning Monday, February 19, 2024  If you have experienced the death of a loved one (spouse, child, friend, family) and are journeying toward grief healing, you are invited to GriefShare 13-week sessions.  GriefShare features biblical, Christ-centered teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion about what was viewed. The session will begin Monday, February 19, 6:30-8:00 pm, in Holy Redeemer Church Gathering Space, Marshall.

The University of Minnesota Extension Slayton Winter Crops Day and Small Grains Program will be held in person on Thursday, Feb. 22, at the 4-H building in Slayton. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the program running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Whether you farm or work with farmers, this program is a great opportunity to hear the latest University-based research and information about corn, soybean and small grain production issues and management strategies. The morning program will focus on corn and soybean management topics pertinent to our area. The Southern Small Grains Program will follow in the afternoon, […]

*The Class has been rescheduled from Feb 10th to Feb 24th. They are still taking sign-ups for the class as well. 8-hour “Smart Driver” ClassThis class is for those who have not attended a “Safe Driver Class”. The class is open to anyone 55 years or older and qualifies those who complete the class for a 10% discount on car insurance for three years. (If you call after the deadline and we have enough signed up to run the class, you can still register.)  Saturday, February 248:30 am – 5:30 pmLakeview Community Education Room #141 (enter through elementary doors)$20 AARP Members & […]

Get some good grub at the Hadley Area's 31st Wild Game Feed February 24th at the Hadley Area Community Center. Serving starts at 5:00 p.m. & goes until the food is gone. Cost is $15 for adults & $10 ages 5 to 15. Partial menu includes: rocky mountain oysters, pheasant pot pie, Hadley's elk meatballs, deer enchiladas, venison, rabbit, liver & onions, & turkey.  

Sunday, Feb. 25th 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Caboose in Tracy will be the Tracy area F.F.A. alumni pancake breakfast. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, & beverages. Cost is a free will offering. Proceeds will go towards fees and scholarships for the local F.F.A. participants.

Please join the knights of Columbus council #4912 and Lincoln County VFW post #2980 for a fish fry on March 1st at the Lincoln County VFW Post 2980. Serving will be from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Menu includes : fish, green beans, french fries, & dinner roll. Cost is $13.00. Another Fish Fry will take place on March 15th, same time, same place. All proceeds will be split between the Knights of Columbus & the VFW. Thank you for all of your support!