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MARSHALL, Minn. — Southwest Minnesota State University has received a historic $5.5 million leadership gift from the Schwan’s Corporate Giving Foundation to support the development of the Southwest Minnesota Indoor Sports and Recreation Dome. The gift represents the largest single gift in the university’s history. The transformational commitment moves the dome project significantly closer to

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Family-Owned Retailer Glik’s Honors Country Legend, Dolly Parton Collinsville, IL – September 23rd, 2026 – In remembrance of country music icon Dolly Parton, Glik’s isproud to announce that all Glik’s locations will begin carrying an assortment of pieces from the DollyParton x Kendra Scott collaboration, launching September 25, 2026. In honor of

Sarah Lockwood will present, “Introduction to Scandinavian Digital Archives” at the Lyon County Museum on Monday, October 5 at 1:30 PM Learn about the digital archives of Norway, Sweden and Denmark. They have rich resources, but can be frustrating to navigate. This presentation will share tips to help you with your learning curve. Sarah Lockwood

Fall Reflections Series at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St in Marshall.  All programs are free will donation and open to the public. Programs are sponsored by Lyon County Historical Society members.  For more information, contact the Lyon County Museum at 507-537-6580. Saturday, September 19 at 2:00 PM Patty Wetterling and Joy Baker

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

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

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. 

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

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