Join the city of Balaton in celebrating their community with Balaton Fun Fest. From the 6th of July to the 9th there will be several events and activities for all ages to keep the whole family busy. They will be hosting a wide range of events and is sure to be a fun filled weekend. Be sure not to miss the parade on the 8th at 2PM and the Fireman's Dance later that night. Stop by Balaton July 6th-9th and get in on the festivities!

EmpowHer is a women's empowerment conference that is coming to the Marshall community to inspire women in all stages of life. This conference will take place on July 8th at the Red Baron Arena & Expo right here in Marshall. It is throughout the day of the 8th from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. They will be serving a lunch and there will be plenty of time to enjoy the company of women and their inspirational stories and messages. The conference is highlighting LOCAL speakers. This event requires the reservation of a ticket(s). For more information or to get your tickets now visit [...]

The Echo Lions Club is hosting and event Saturday July 8th at Vicki's Camp N Country Jam. This will be a pancake feed and bingo. This event is open to the public and no festival ticket is needed. The pancake feed is $10 and goes from 8AM to 10AM. You must be 18+ to enter. Bingo will be from 10 AM to 11:30 AM. They will play 15 games with prizes up to $200 value.

The 9th annual Forever Jen Memorial Motorcycle Run will be happening on Saturday, July 8th of 2023 at the Ivanhoe Liquor Store in Ivanhoe, MN. Registration is from 10:00AM to 11:00AM. Kick stands up at 11:00AM.  It will be $20 per person or $30 per couple. T-shirts will also be available for $20. To show unity for our guests, we would prefer that everyone travel together. ALL VEHICLES ARE WELCOME. Registered  riders will receive a free meal at  5PM. All other guests may eat for a free will donation. There will also be a raffle drawing starting at 5:30PM (must be [...]

The Lucan Booster Club is sponsoring their 40th Annual 4-person Golf Scramble on Monday, July 10th at the Sanborn Golf Club. Sign-in 12:00-12:45; Shot-gun Start at 1:00 p.m.; Dinner served by Knott's Corner at 5:00 p.m. This is a fundraiser for Community Improvements. Tickets can be purchased from Joe Plaetz at Granite Rock Insurance (507-747-2254) for $50.00/person Register by July 8th or as soon as possible!

Come and support Hope Harbor and celebrate with Dessert Frenzy. Join us for music, testimony, appetizers, and dessert! Learn more about Hope Harbor and its mission of Building Strong Families while eating delicious desserts. The Dessert Frenzy is a fun way to raise funds and awareness for Hope Harbor while enjoying locally made gourmet desserts! There is no cost to attend. Pre-registration is required online, space is limited. Fill a table (8-10 people) with friends! This event is a fundraiser for Hope Harbor; compete for your dessert through your giving as a table. For more information or to reserve a table [...]

Tracy Area Garden’s and Quilts Tour is set for July 12 in the Balaton/Garvin area. Our self guided tour is from 2-7:30 pm. Tickets will go on sale at 2 pm that day at Bitton's Roadhouse in Garvin on Hwy 59 and in Balaton at the Lakeside Park on Hwy 14 as well as at each site. You will receive your booklet which includes the map when you buy your ticket. The $20.00 ticket charge for all ages includes St. Mary’s pie and ice cream served at Bitton’s Roadhouse. Thank you to our site hosts for sharing their beautiful gardens and [...]

The Milroy Irish are hosting the Pipestone A's in amateur baseball Wednesday, July 12th at 7:30 at the Irish Yard. Over 30 flavors of brats will be available for purchase. It's also Firefighter Night at the Yard, with the Milroy Fire Department showing off their firetrucks. Kids wearing their summer rec t-shirt will receive free admission and one free candy item from the concession stand. Fans will have the chance to get autographs from the players and run the bases after the game.    

Canby is having a bloodmobile on July 13th from noon to 6PM and they are counting on you to donate. If you would like to give blood or would like to learn more about this event visit RedCrossBlood.org or to get a rapid pass visit RedCrossBlodd.org/RapidPass and print out the pass and bring it with you July 13th when you come to donate.  PLEASE GIVE AT THE RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE WHEN IT IS AT THE SCHOOTS BUILDING, 104 11TH ST. ON THURSDAY, JULY 13TH 12NOON-6PM AND REMEMBER RAPID PASS IT'S SIMPLE! FOR AN APPOINTMENT CALL DELORIS @ 507-223-7205. OR TEXT OR [...]

Come on out for MAYBA All Star Night on Thursday July 13, 2023. We will have two all star games starting at 5:15PM. Bring out the family for a fun night of baseball at Independence Park in Marshall. 5:15PM - American League All Star Game 7:00PM - National League All Star Game