Don't miss out on Power of the Purse, hosted by Women United of United Way of Southwest Minnesota—an event that blends fun with purpose! Beyond the glitz and glamour lies a more profound mission: every bid and raffle ticket purchased fuels Women United's impact initiatives. Together, we're championing programs that increase early childhood literacy. The 2024 Power of the Purse event will start at 6:00 pm on Thursday, May 9th, at the 5 Family Ranch in Marshall, MN. The evening will feature designer handbags to be won in our online and in-person auction, enticing games of chance, raffles, and other treasures. [...]

The University of Minnesota extension master gardener program has some gardening classes open to the public coming up all at the Lyon County Library. May 9th @ 6:30 p.m. - Out with the Ash and In with the New with Master Gardener & Forester Beth Collins May 18th @ 10:00 a.m. - The Trees that Help Us Breath: for kids in K-5 with Master Gardener Sue Morton   These events are presented through the Minnesota Extension Service Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Founded in 1977, the program now includes over 2,300 active master gardeners in almost every county of the state of [...]

On Saturday, May 11, in celebration of Mother’s Day, Living Word will be hosting a Women's Tea Party from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM in the Lower-Level Fellowship Hall! This year’s speaker is Mrs. Caedyn Martens! All ladies of any age are welcome to attend, so bring your mothers, daughters, aunts, neighbors, and friends! Please RSVP in Church Center or by contacting the church office no later than Wednesday, May 8. You are welcome to bring your own special teacup, we will have many provided. RSVP: https://livingwordmarshall.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2263687  

MAFAC presents its last 2023-2024 concert series performance"7000 Miles to Broadway" on Friday, May 17. Tony Award-nominee and original Jersey Boys star J. Robert Spencer takes you on amusical journey across genres and decades with his show "7000 Miles to Broadway" Friday, May 17, 2024, 7:00 pm, Schwan Community Center for the Performing Arts, 400 Tiger Drive. Tickets are also available at MAFAC, Hy-Vee and at the door.

The University of Minnesota extension master gardener program has some gardening classes open to the public all at the Lyon County Library. May 18th @ 10:00 a.m. - The Trees that Help Us Breath: for kids in K-5 with Master Gardener Sue Morton   These events are presented through the Minnesota Extension Service Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Founded in 1977, the program now includes over 2,300 active master gardeners in almost every county of the state of Minnesota. For more information about Master Gardeners, visit extension.umn.edu/master-gardener. For more information about these classes, visit mlclibrary.org/events

The Tracy Public Library has the Three Days in Dakota, The James Brother's Escape from Northfield presentation by Russ Swanson Monday, May 2oth. Presentation is at the Public Library, 366 Morgan St. in Tracy 6:30 - 7:30 pm. A presentation of what was once the largest manhunt in U.S. history. After the Northfield bank robbery. The James/Younger Gang fled across southern Minnesota and into Dakota Territory before making their way back to Missouri. Detailed maps resulting from years of research will document the gang's various stops along the way. This project was funded in part or in whole with money from [...]

The Marshall American Legion Auxiliary will be having a Pillowing Cleaning on May 21 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Wooden Nickel in Marshall. The proceeds benefit our Veteran’s programs. Used pillows will be cleaned, sanitized, and deodorized. The process takes only a few minutes. New pillows and comforters are also available. Please contact Sharron Christensen at 537-1695 after 5 p.m. if you have any questions.

Grieving the death of a spouse? Do you know someone who is? In the "Loss of a Spouse" seminar, you will learn what to expect in the weeks and months after your spouse's death and how to survive the loneliness. Please join us at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall for the seminar, Wednesday, May 22nd from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. For any questions you may have, call 507-532-5711

A Memorial Day program will be held at the Echo Community Center on Monday, May 27th at 10:30 a.m. Fagen flyover, color and honor guard at the cemetery following the program. Everyone is invited back to the community center for a potluck lunch.

The Marshall Fire Department is hosting a blood drive in the Fire Department Training Room Friday, May 31st, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Many open times are still available. Please consider donating if you are able to. To schedule your appointment head to www.RedCrossBlood.org.