The next monthly veterans coffee at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall is Tuesday, May 7 at 1:30 pm.  The monthly coffee is open to all veterans.  Enjoy coffee, water, juice, and treats while visiting with fellow veterans in the ice cream shop at the museum.  This month, we will have a special guest.  Deb Ahmann will present: “A Gold Star Family” at 2:00 PM. On June 19, 1969, Thomas Bradley from Minneota was killed in action while serving his country in Vietnam.  Deb Ahmann, Tom’s sister, will share stories about her family and Tom’s life and service.  [...]

Cottonwood & Wood Lake Community Rummage Sales May 9-11 Listings and Maps will be available the day before the sale at the Co-op in Wood Lake and Cottonwood or online at www.lakeview2167.com/communityeducation.

Join the Council of Catholic Women at Holy Redeemer Church Thursday, May 9th 11 am - 1 pm for their Spring Salad Luncheon. Advance tickets available at Hy-Vee and the Holy Redeemer Parish Center. Tickets are $12.  

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.