Made in Minnesota Craft Beer + Wine Festival Returns on Saturday, May 18th
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Monthly Veterans Coffee at the Lyon County Museum on Tuesday, May 7th
Press Release: 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
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Prairie Jam 2024 Announces Country Music Powerhouse Lauren Alaina as Headliner
Marshall, MN – April 12th, 2024 Prairie Jam, Marshall’s premier fall outdoor concert, is thrilled to announce country music star Lauren Alaina as the headliner for the 2024 festival taking place on September 19th on the campus of SMSU. Alaina, a Grand Ole Opry member and Big Loud Records artist, is a rising force in
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Lyon County Historical Society (LCHS) Currently Seeking Volunteers to Fill Board of Directors Seat
Press Release: The Lyon County Historical Society (LCHS) is currently seeking volunteers to fill one seat on the board of directors for a 2-year term. The Lyon County Historical Society is governed by a 9-member board of directors. The board of directors meets the 3rd Wednesday at 5:30 PM every other month. The application is
Easter Scavenger Hunt at Lyon County Museum on Thursday, March 28th – Saturday March 30th
Press Release: Easter Scavenger Hunt at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall on Thursday, March 28 – Saturday, March 30 during museum hours. Visit the museum and grab a scavenger hunt sheet. After completing the scavenger hunt, turn in the sheet at the front desk for Easter candy. Museum Hours:Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM
“The 1980s Farm Crisis in West Central Minnesota” Program is on Thursday, April 11th, 2024
Press Release: “The 1980s Farm Crisis in West Central Minnesota” program and Lyon County Historical Society Annual Meeting is on Thursday, April 11 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. Schedule of Events –5:30 PM: Light
Minnesota Historical Society Announces Newest Recipients of 45 Minnesota Grants
Press Release: The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is pleased to announce the newest recipients of 45 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Large Grants ($10,000 and more), totaling $6,691,191 in 23 counties. Large grants are awarded annually to help nonprofits, educational organizations, government units, and federally recognized tribes to preserve and share Minnesota history. This cycle
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Lyon County Museum to Host David Johnston, American History Story Teller, on “Photography of the Civil War”
Press Release: The Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, is hosting David Johnston, the American History Story Teller on Thursday, January 25 at 5:00 pm. David Johnston will present on “Photography of the Civil War”. This program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact
The Lyon County Museum Holding Gold Star Family Program on Saturday, January 20th
Press Release: The Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is having a Gold Star Family Program on Saturday, January 20 at 2:00 pm in the conference room at the museum. On June 19, 1969, Thomas Bradley from Minneota was killed in action while serving his country in Vietnam. Deb Ahmann, Tom’s sister, will
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The 11th Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk at the Lyon County Museum Ended on December 31st
Press Release: The 11th Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk at the Lyon County Museum ended on December 31. 26 groups participated this year. Over $2,700 was raised from the voting – over $800 more raised than in 2022! Proceeds benefit the Lyon County Museum. The top 3 trees won Marshall Chamber Dollars: 1st Place: $150,