Community Blood Bank is launching an urgent appeal for blood donations to ensure local patients receive the lifesaving care they need. While seasonal activities and travel plans increase during the warmer months, blood donations typically decline, creating potential shortages for area hospitals.   R.T.R. High School will host a community blood drive on Tuesday, April 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Donors can schedule a donation appointment by logging onto cbblifeblood.org, selecting “events”, and choosing April 1st or call Community Blood Bank at 605-331-3222. All those who donate will receive a $15 D.Q. gift [...]

Community Blood Bank is launching an urgent appeal for blood donations to ensure local patients receive the lifesaving care they need. While seasonal activities and travel plans increase during the warmer months, blood donations typically decline, creating potential shortages for area hospitals.   R.T.R. High School will host a community blood drive on Tuesday, April 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Donors can schedule a donation appointment by logging onto cbblifeblood.org, selecting “events”, and choosing April 1st or call Community Blood Bank at 605-331-3222. All those who donate will receive a $15 D.Q. gift [...]

The University of Minnesota Extension will be offering the Minnesota Irrigator Program at the Sherburne History Center in Becker, MN April 2, 9 and 16. Over the past few years, efficient agricultural irrigation has become a hot topic in Minnesota. In regions with sandy soil and limited precipitation, irrigation is a key component of production agriculture. Matching irrigation with crop water use has become more important to maintain profit and maximize groundwater resources. An understanding of the plant-water-soil relationship, proper irrigation system maintenance, and use of irrigation scheduling are just some of the tools irrigators use for cost-effective crop production. If [...]

  KC/VFW Fish Fry being held on March 7th, March 21st & April 4th at VFW Post 2980, 116 E Saxon St., Ivanhoe, MN.   Serving from 5pm to 7:30pm.  Beer Battered Cod, French Fries, Vegetable & Dinner Roll.  Adults $13, Children (Age 10 & under) $9.

The Pipestone County Museum will be holding a donation rummage on Tuesday, April 8th and Wednesday, April 9th, 2025. Community members may drop off good, usable rummage items at the Pipestone National Guard Armory (421 2nd Ave. SW) on Tuesday, the 8th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No electronics, cribs, or car seats will be accepted.   The doors for the sale open at 5:00 p.m. and continue until 7:00 p.m. that evening. NO EARLY SALES! The sale will resume at 9 a.m. on the 9th and continue until 2:00 p.m. A Brown Bag sale will begin at noon on the 9th. [...]

The University of Minnesota Extension will be offering the Minnesota Irrigator Program at the Sherburne History Center in Becker, MN April 2, 9 and 16. Over the past few years, efficient agricultural irrigation has become a hot topic in Minnesota. In regions with sandy soil and limited precipitation, irrigation is a key component of production agriculture. Matching irrigation with crop water use has become more important to maintain profit and maximize groundwater resources. An understanding of the plant-water-soil relationship, proper irrigation system maintenance, and use of irrigation scheduling are just some of the tools irrigators use for cost-effective crop production. If [...]

The Pipestone County Museum will be holding a donation rummage on Tuesday, April 8th and Wednesday, April 9th, 2025. Community members may drop off good, usable rummage items at the Pipestone National Guard Armory (421 2nd Ave. SW) on Tuesday, the 8th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No electronics, cribs, or car seats will be accepted.   The doors for the sale open at 5:00 p.m. and continue until 7:00 p.m. that evening. NO EARLY SALES! The sale will resume at 9 a.m. on the 9th and continue until 2:00 p.m. A Brown Bag sale will begin at noon on the 9th. [...]

Southwest Minnesota Arts Council announces Gallery Exhibit & Two Artist Receptions featuring the fiber art of Kirsten Brichler "Wildlife in Wool"   Exhibit runs March 6 - April 25, 2025 Check out this exhibit either in-person or virtually* The SMAC GALLERY is located at 509 West Main Street, Marshall Regular office hours: Monday - Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm   Please help SMAC welcome our next gallery exhibit featuring the fiber art of KIRSTEN BRICHLER (Marshall). This exhibit will be in the SMAC Gallery in downtown Marshall at 509 West Main Street from March 6 - April 25, 2025. Brichler received a [...]

  Everyone is invited to the Lucan Lions Club Meat Raffle on Saturday evening, March 8 starting at 6 p.m. at Knotts Corner in Lucan. Come and enjoy a fun evening and take home some tasty meal fixings.

The University of Minnesota Extension will be offering the Minnesota Irrigator Program at the Sherburne History Center in Becker, MN April 2, 9 and 16. Over the past few years, efficient agricultural irrigation has become a hot topic in Minnesota. In regions with sandy soil and limited precipitation, irrigation is a key component of production agriculture. Matching irrigation with crop water use has become more important to maintain profit and maximize groundwater resources. An understanding of the plant-water-soil relationship, proper irrigation system maintenance, and use of irrigation scheduling are just some of the tools irrigators use for cost-effective crop production. If [...]

Visit the Marshall, Balaton, or Cottonwood Library every third Saturday and build with LEGO® bricks! Holidays and other events may change this schedule. Events at the Balaton and Cottonwood Libraries end by noon. Children in kindergarten through 5th grade (ages 6-11) are invited to participate. Each month has a different theme. Take the theme challenge, and we’ll show off your creations at the library!

WITH SUMMER JUST AROUND THE CORNER(WE HOPE!!) AND SCHOOL ALMOST DONE FOR THE YEAR, MAY MARKS THE BEGINNING OF FAMILY VACATIONS, LEAVING MANY REGULAR DONORS TRAVELING AND UNABLE TO GIVE BLOOD.THE RED CROSS ASKS ALL HEALTHY, ELIGIBLE BLOOD DONORS TO GIVE BLOOD THIS APRIL AND HELP PATIENTS WITH SERIOUS MEDICAL NEEDS. PLEASE DONATE AT THE APRIL 24TH 1-7PM OR APRIL 25TH 8AM-1PM BLOODMOBILE AT THE ROBERT SALMON CENTER(SCHOTTS BUILDING) IN CANBY FOR AN APPOINTMENT CALL DELORIS @ 507-223-7205/507-530-3476     Robert Salmon Center 104 11th St E Canby, MN 56220 04/24/2025 | 01:00 PM - 07:00 PM 04/25/2025 | 08:00 AM [...]

WITH SUMMER JUST AROUND THE CORNER(WE HOPE!!) AND SCHOOL ALMOST DONE FOR THE YEAR, MAY MARKS THE BEGINNING OF FAMILY VACATIONS, LEAVING MANY REGULAR DONORS TRAVELING AND UNABLE TO GIVE BLOOD.THE RED CROSS ASKS ALL HEALTHY, ELIGIBLE BLOOD DONORS TO GIVE BLOOD THIS APRIL AND HELP PATIENTS WITH SERIOUS MEDICAL NEEDS. PLEASE DONATE AT THE APRIL 24TH 1-7PM OR APRIL 25TH 8AM-1PM BLOODMOBILE AT THE ROBERT SALMON CENTER(SCHOTTS BUILDING) IN CANBY FOR AN APPOINTMENT CALL DELORIS @ 507-223-7205/507-530-3476     Robert Salmon Center 104 11th St E Canby, MN 56220 04/24/2025 | 01:00 PM - 07:00 PM 04/25/2025 | 08:00 AM [...]

                                Join the Fellowship of the StRings! We are every day folks who dabble in the fiber arts or who otherwise want to learn the many journeys that a simple string can take. All are welcome, whether you knit, crochet, embroider, felt, macrame, spin, weave, or quilt. If your thing is tying (or untying) giant knots, there’s a place for you as well! Chat, ask advice, and work on your projects. We meet the second and fourth Monday of the month at the Marshall Lyon County [...]

First Lutheran Give Away Garage Sale in our parking lot at 100 Church Street. Wednesday April 30 from 10am-3pm. All items are unmarked! We only ask that you take what you need. If you would like to give a donation, proceeds will go to Shetek Lutheran Bible Camp.

First Lutheran Give Away Garage Sale in our parking lot at 100 Church Street. Wednesday April 30 from 10am-3pm. All items are unmarked! We only ask that you take what you need. If you would like to give a donation, proceeds will go to Shetek Lutheran Bible Camp.

The Al Opland Singers would like to invite you to their 2025 Spring Show, " Summertime Here We Come". We'll be cutting it "Footloose" in this high energy upbeat show featuring some great hits! Before you know it you'll be singing"Sweet Caroline", rocking out to " Livin On A Prayer', and wondering "Where The Boys Are". "Come Sail Away" with us to "Kokomo" and get ready for those "Summer Nights". All shows are at The Pipestone Performing Arts Center. Show dates are May 1, 2, and 3 at 7:30pm and May 4 at 2:00pm. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, and [...]

LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER PARTNERS WITH UNITED COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP ON DONATED NEW TIRES Marshall store grand opening to feature tire installation, fun, food & prizes Soon United Community Action Partnership (UCAP) will be even better equipped to address chronic hunger in the Marshall area. The organization’s Subaru Outback will receive top-notch new tires at the grand opening celebration of the new Les Schwab Tires store in Marshall. Les Schwab Tires is donating the tires as part of its Tires for Purpose program and will install them during the festivities on May 2. Through partnerships with community members, volunteers and businesses, [...]

The Al Opland Singers would like to invite you to their 2025 Spring Show, " Summertime Here We Come". We'll be cutting it "Footloose" in this high energy upbeat show featuring some great hits! Before you know it you'll be singing"Sweet Caroline", rocking out to " Livin On A Prayer', and wondering "Where The Boys Are". "Come Sail Away" with us to "Kokomo" and get ready for those "Summer Nights". All shows are at The Pipestone Performing Arts Center. Show dates are May 1, 2, and 3 at 7:30pm and May 4 at 2:00pm. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, and [...]

LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER PARTNERS WITH UNITED COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP ON DONATED NEW TIRES Marshall store grand opening to feature tire installation, fun, food & prizes Soon United Community Action Partnership (UCAP) will be even better equipped to address chronic hunger in the Marshall area. The organization’s Subaru Outback will receive top-notch new tires at the grand opening celebration of the new Les Schwab Tires store in Marshall. Les Schwab Tires is donating the tires as part of its Tires for Purpose program and will install them during the festivities on May 2. Through partnerships with community members, volunteers and businesses, [...]

The Al Opland Singers would like to invite you to their 2025 Spring Show, " Summertime Here We Come". We'll be cutting it "Footloose" in this high energy upbeat show featuring some great hits! Before you know it you'll be singing"Sweet Caroline", rocking out to " Livin On A Prayer', and wondering "Where The Boys Are". "Come Sail Away" with us to "Kokomo" and get ready for those "Summer Nights". All shows are at The Pipestone Performing Arts Center. Show dates are May 1, 2, and 3 at 7:30pm and May 4 at 2:00pm. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, and [...]