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American Flag Exhibit- Pipestone
2026-10-31 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-28 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-22 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) and 7 more dates | Pipestone County Museum, 113 S Hiawatha Ave, Pipestone, MN, 56164, United States

Marshall Area Farmers' Market
2026-10-31 07:30 - 12:00, 2026-10-24 07:30 - 12:00, 2026-10-17 07:30 - 12:00, 2026-10-10 07:30 - 12:00, 2026-10-03 07:30 - 12:00, 2026-09-26 07:30 - 12:00 | Schwans Community Center, 400 Tiger Dr., Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
The Marshall Farmers Market is excited to welcome the community back for another season of fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted items, and locally grown products.
The Saturday Market opens Saturday, July 11, and will be held every Saturday through October 31 from 7:30 a.m. to Noon. The market is located behind the Marshall Area YMCA in the Schwan’s Parking Lot at 200 S. A Street, Marshall, Minnesota.
In addition to the Saturday market, shoppers can visit the Tuesday Mini Market, held July 7 through August 25, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Terrace 1872, next to MainStay Cafe in downtown Marshall.
Visitors will find a variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey, flowers, handcrafted products, and more while supporting area farmers and small businesses. Live music is scheduled for many Saturdays throughout the summer and early fall, creating a fun, family-friendly atmosphere for shoppers.
The Marshall Farmers Market proudly accepts EBT/SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps). Through the market’s matching program, shoppers who spend $10 in EBT/SNAP receive an additional $10 to spend at the market, doubling their purchasing power for fresh, local foods.
The market also accepts Minnesota Sun Bucks cards. Families who qualify for the state’s Sun Bucks program receive $120 per eligible school-aged child to purchase groceries during the summer months. Sun Bucks cards are also eligible for the market’s matching program, giving eligible families even more access to fresh, locally grown foods.
The Marshall Farmers Market also offers its popular Power of Produce (PoP) Program every Saturday. There are no income or residency requirements—everyone is welcome to participate. Any child ages 2-16 and any adult 55 and older can receive $4 to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables each Saturday at the market.
Thanks to the generous support of ADM, the Kids Power of Produce Program has expanded this season. The eligible age range has increased from ages 3-12 to ages 2-16, and the incentive has doubled from $2 to $4 per child each Saturday. The Senior PoP Program will continue to provide $4 each week for participants ages 55 and older.
While a few vendors accept debit cards or Venmo, all vendors accept cash, so shoppers are encouraged to bring cash when visiting the market. There is no ATM on site.
The Marshall Farmers Market is grateful for the support of its community partners, including ADM, the Marshall Area YMCA, and CJ Schwan’s, as well as the many businesses sponsoring live music throughout the season and the volunteers who make the market possible.
The Marshall Farmers Market invites everyone to shop local, meet area farmers and makers, enjoy live music, and experience the best of southwest Minnesota throughout the season.
For weekly vendor updates, entertainment schedules, and market announcements, follow the Marshall Farmers Market on Facebook at facebook.com/marshallfarmersmarket/.

"Civic Pride: Historic Courthouses of Minnesota" Program
2026-10-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Doug Ohman will present, “Civic Pride: Historic Courthouses of Minnesota” at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall on Tuesday, October 27 at 6:30 PM
About the Program:
Visit many of Minnesota’s 87 counties through the eyes of the lens. Doug has photographed every courthouse in the state and has learned many interesting stories that are quickly being lost to time. Enjoy the beauty and elegance of our most treasured civic buildings.
Doug Ohman has spent the past 30 + years photographing historic architecture and landscapes in Minnesota. His work has been featured in books, magazines and calendars. Doug has spent the last twenty years selling photography art at local art & craft shows.
Along with being an independent photographer, Doug is also a historian and public speaker. His focus has been Minnesota history. He gives public presentations to over 300 groups per/year and has been the featured host of eight PBS television programs. His program: Landmarks – Keeping history alive, was nominated for a PBS Emmy in 2019.
The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Programs at the Lyon County Museum are sponsored by members. For more information, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580.

U of MN Immersive ‘Annie’s Project’ Retreat in Central Minnesota
2026-10-24 08:00 - 2026-10-26 17:00 | frog tree farm verndale mn, 26279 County Road 9, verndale, MN, 56481, United States
A hands-on two-night getaway designed to build confidence in farm business, financial strategy, and community leadership—capped at just 19 participants. Running an agricultural operation takes equal parts passion, grit, and business savvy. To help producers understand the business side of farming, University of Minnesota Extension is bringing back its highly acclaimed Annie’s Project Retreat from Thursday, October 24 to Saturday, October 26, 2026.

Held at the scenic Frog Tree Farm north of Verndale, in central Minnesota, this transformative time is specifically tailored for all those involved in agriculture—welcoming everyone from urban growers and rural ranchers to beginner, future and seasoned farmers alike.

“Farming today requires wearing a dozen different hats—from CFO and risk manager to labor coordinator,” said Susanne Hinrichs, U of M Extension Educator. “Annie’s Project gives participants a supportive, collaborative space to demystify farm management, ask the tough questions, and walk away with a real-world action plan and a network of peers who have their back.”

Elevating the 5 Pillars of Farm Management
Rather than dry, sit-and-listen lectures, the weekend offers an interactive environment focusing on the core business areas critical to agricultural success: financial strategies, business planning, risk management and introduction to ag resources. Co-creation of some meal items and seed art activities, as well as walks at the tree farm, make this a truly re-energizing retreat.

High Value, Limited Space
To keep workshop sessions personal, collaborative, and high-impact, capacity is strictly capped at the first 19 attendees.

Attendees receive comprehensive course materials, full weekend workshop access, all meals, and two nights of lodging at Frog Tree Farm. For more information about cost and further details, go to z.umn.edu/APRetreat2026.

Event Details & Registration
· Dates: Thursday, October 24 – Saturday, October 26, 2026
· Location: Frog Tree Farm, 26279 County Road 9, Verndale, MN 56481
· Cost: Sliding scale (Includes 2 nights lodging + all meals)
· Registration: Limited to 19 participants. Register early at z.umn.edu/APRetreat2026

City Park Farmers Market - Cottonwood
2026-10-23 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-16 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-09 09:00 - 2027-01-08 12:00, 2026-10-02 09:00 - 2027-01-01 12:00 | city park Cottonwood, MN, United States

"Enmity and Empathy: Japanese Americans in Minnesota During World War II" Program
2026-10-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Ka Wong will present, “Enmity and Empathy: Japanese Americans in Minnesota During World War II” at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall on Tuesday, October 20 at 6:30 PM
About the Program:
The forced eviction and confinement of Japanese Americans after Pearl Harbor in 1941 was one of the worst civil rights violations of the twentieth century. In Minnesota, the impact was dramatic: the state’s Japanese American population grew from just 51 in 1940 to several thousand by war’s end.
Drawing on personal interviews, archival sources, and historical literature, Professor Ka Wong explores the courageous struggles of trailblazers who left incarceration camps to rebuild their lives in Minnesota. The book illustrates how Japanese Americans transformed both the state and their own lives—from college students and Cadet Nurses to soldiers training at the Military Intelligence Service Language School at Camp Savage and Fort Snelling. Despite wartime hostility, bonds of empathy developed between resettlers and local allies, demonstrating a legacy of solidarity that remains deeply relevant today.
Ka Wong is Professor of Asian Studies at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. His book Enmity and Empathy: Japanese Americans in Minnesota During World War II (Minnesota Historical Society Press) won the 2026 Emilie Buchwald Award for Minnesota Nonfiction at the Minnesota Book Awards.
The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Programs at the Lyon County Museum are sponsored by members. For more information, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580.

"Civic Pride: Historic Courthouses of Minnesota" Program-Marshall
2026-10-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States

"Living (and Fighting) in the Bishop's Colony: St. Eloi's First Thirty Years" Program
2026-09-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN, 56258, United States
Postcard features a black and white photograph of St. Eloi Catholic Church, Ghent. Postmarked Ghent, March 26, 1932 and addressed to Grandma De Backer, Ghent. | Photo from Lyon County Museum

Anita Gaul will present, “Living (and Fighting) Together in the Bishop’s Colony: St. Eloi’s First Thirty Years” at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall on Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 PM
About the Program:
Bishop John Ireland of St. Paul established ten Catholic colonies in western Minnesota from 1876-1883, including Ghent. Although the Bishop envisioned his colonies to be harmonious and prosperous settlements, Ghent’s new St. Eloi parish experienced great turmoil as the Flemish and French-Canadian Catholics attempted to build a church. Dr. Gaul explores the fractious relationship between St. Eloi’s ethnic groups and the reasons why they were able to continue worshipping together in the same parish.
Dr. Anita Gaul currently teaches at Minnesota West Community & Technical College. Her work as an historian focuses on local and regional history. Her published works include The Women of Southwest Minnesota and the Great War (2018), Homely Girls and Pretty Babies: A History of the Murray County Fair (2013), and “Living in Perfect Harmony: A Multiethnic Catholic Parish on the Minnesota Prairie, 1881-1910” in the Journal of American Ethnic History (2010). She is the winner of the 2026 Minnesota Board of Trustees Educator of the Year Award for Excellence in Teaching.
The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Programs at the Lyon County Museum are sponsored by members. For more information, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580.
