Lyon County Historical Society Seeking Board Members
The Lyon County Historical Society (LCHS) is currently seeking volunteers to fill four positions 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 available at […]
Veterans Coffee at the Lyon County Museum on Tuesday, September 1st
The next monthly veterans coffee at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall is Tuesday, September 1 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 […]
Lyon County Museum Closed on Labor Day
The Lyon County Museum will be closed on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. There will be no Genealogy Club for the month of September. For questions or for more information, contact LCHS Executive Director, Jennifer Andries at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org.
Boy Scout Troop 320 Member Expands Concrete Sidewalk and Sign at Schoolhouse
Dante Thomas of Boy Scout Troop 320 of Marshall has been working this year towards his Eagle Scout Award. His project consisted of expanding the concrete sidewalk and installation of an interpretive sign at the Lyon County School District #80 schoolhouse, located at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. The schoolhouse is owned and maintained by the […]
Local Retailer Thanks Teachers with a Special Back to School Discount
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local Retailer Thanks Teachers with a Special Back to School Discount Collinsville, IL – July 20th, 2026 – As families ready for a new school year, a Midwest staple is giving thanks to the educators who make it all possible. Glik’s, a family-owned specialty retailer established in 1897, is ecstatic to announce […]
The Marshall Glik’s is Ready to Celebrate 5 Years in their New Home
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Marshall Glik’s is Ready to Celebrate 5 Years in their New Home Marshall, MN – July 21st, 2026 – A retail legacy more than a century in the making is celebrating a special milestone. Glik’s, a family-owned specialty retailer established in 1897, is proud to celebrate five years at its current […]
The Next Monthly Veterans Coffee at the Lyon County Museum is Tuesday, August 4th
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 to Present “Family History: Fact or Fiction” at the Lyon County Museum on Monday, August 3rd
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 to Present “America 250” at the Lyon County Museum on Wednesday, July 29th
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 […]
Sketches of Minnesota in Marshall on Thursday, September 10th
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 […]