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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARSHALL, MINN. — Prairie Jam is officially back — renewed, refreshed, and ready to bring an unforgettable night of live music back to Marshall. Visit Marshall is excited to announce the return of Prairie Jam on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Red Baron Arena & Expo. This renewed version of Prairie […]

A new temporary exhibit, “Organizations of Lyon County” is now open at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall.  The exhibit features objects, photographs, and documents from the Lyon County Museum’s collection related to organizations in Lyon County.  Examples include: Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, American Legion, Lions Club, Rotary, Kiwanis, Knight of Columbus,

The Lyon County Historical Society (LCHS), 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is pleased to announce its new database, Find Your Veteran, on the museum’s website: www.lyoncomuseum.org.  The database is dedicated to Lyon County veterans.  Every veteran collection holds stories of service, sacrifice, and pride. The Find Your Veteran platform, developed by the company Creature Works, helps

The next monthly veterans coffee at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is Tuesday, May 5 at 1:30 PM.  The monthly coffee is the first Tuesday of the month and is open to all veterans.  Enjoy coffee, water, juice, and treats while visiting with fellow veterans in the ice cream shop at

The next genealogy club meeting at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is Monday, May 4 at 1:30 PM.  Linda Westrom, the former president of the Minnesota Genealogical Society will be a guest at the meeting.  The genealogy club is open to anyone interested in learning more about doing family history and

Doug Ohman will present, “Going to Work: The New Deal in Minnesota” at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall on Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 PM. The 1930’s was an interesting time in our nation’s history.  President Roosevelt helped to create a series of economic programs to respond to the Great Depression.

“The Road to 1776” program and the Lyon County Historical Society Annual Meeting is on Thursday, April 9 starting at 5:30 PM at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon Street in Marshall.  This event is free will donation and open to the public. 5:30 PM: Light Refreshments 6:00 PM: Business Meeting (2025 Annual Report)

The next monthly veterans coffee at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is Tuesday, April 7 at 1:30 PM.  The monthly coffee is the first Tuesday of the month and is open to all veterans.  Enjoy coffee, water, juice, and treats while visiting with fellow veterans in the ice cream shop at

The next genealogy club meeting at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is Tuesday, April 7 at 1:30 PM.  Note there is a change in date in that the April meeting will not be held on Monday, April 6 but rather on Tuesday, April 7.  The genealogy club is open to anyone

Visit the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon Street in Marshall, on April 2-4 to complete an Easter Egg and Bunny Scavenger Hunt!  After counting eggs and bunnies in the exhibit galleries, the completed scavenger hunt form can be turned in at the front desk for a treats!  Museum hours are Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM,