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The next monthly veterans coffee at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is Tuesday, August 4 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

Sarah Lockwood will present, “Family History: Fact or Fiction” at the Lyon County Museum on Monday, August 3 at 1:30 PM Our family histories can be compiled from many different sources. Some information passes down by word of mouth, some can be authenticated by certificates or other documentation, and some can be gleaned from others’

Doug Ohman will present, “America 250” at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall on Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30 PM. Enjoy an historic journey with storyteller/historian, Doug Ohman as he shares stories and photos that help tell the amazing tale of America’s birth. Doug will focus on the men and women who

Join the Minnesota Humanities Center, Danger Boat Productions, and Marshall community for the Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour! These free events use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities, promote dialogue, bridge divides, and help find ways to work constructively across differences in today’s political environment. Beginning with a catered meal, these gatherings

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