Excitement Builds for Prairie Jam with "Lauren Alaina Week" in Marshall

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23 Jul

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🗞️ Excitement Builds for Prairie Jam with "Lauren Alaina Week" in Marshall

🗞️ SMSU Hosts Sixth Annual Agronomy Field Day Showcasing Cutting-Edge Research

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Excitement Builds for Prairie Jam with "Lauren Alaina Week" in Marshall

In honor of rising country music star Lauren Alaina, Marshall Mayor Robert J. Byrnes has declared the week of July 15 through July 19, 2024, as “Lauren Alaina Week.”

This proclamation celebrates Alaina’s upcoming performance at the Prairie Jam concert on September 19, 2024.

Known for her hit songs and energetic performances, Lauren Alaina is expected to be a major draw at the Prairie Jam concert, attracting fans from across the region.

The proclamation highlights Marshall’s dedication to hosting talented musicians and promoting cultural events that enhance the community.

Residents are encouraged to participate in activities celebrating Lauren Alaina and her music during this special week.

The aim is to build excitement and foster community spirit leading up to the Prairie Jam event, positioning Marshall as a prime location for top-tier entertainment.

SMSU Hosts Sixth Annual Agronomy Field Day Showcasing Cutting-Edge Research

Southwest Minnesota State University recently held its sixth annual Agronomy Field Day at the Jon Knochenmus Center for Innovation and farm site.

The event featured presentations from SMSU staff, students, interns, and business professionals, highlighting ongoing research and projects. Attendees also enjoyed farm plot tours to see the hands-on work being done.

Agronomy professor Adam Alford and SMSU intern Dante Fertig led the field trials, which serve as demonstrations for students. Fertig, from Arizona, shared his appreciation for Minnesota's farming conditions. Projects included work with wheat, corn, soy, and edamame, focusing on increasing protein content in chips.

Next Gen Ag, an agricultural research company, presented their soybean aphid project findings. David Kee from the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council discussed 26 funded research projects in 2024, covering pest management, genetics, and agronomy strategies.

Matthew Leiphon from the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute introduced a hemp production project for biodegradable erosion control on construction sites.

The SMSU student group Enactus updated on their Mindful Meals project, which delivers home-grown food meals to the community, and their composting initiative, Eco (Enactus Compost Operations), which repurposes reusable waste.

Field tours led by Alford showcased research plots, including a nitrogen rate study, edamame cultivation, pest management, and new garden plots.

Research findings from this summer will be published in the fall.

Upcoming Area Events

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Wednesday, July 24th

  • Todd’s Garage - Inspiration Session, every Wednesday starting July 24th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM in Granite Falls

Wednesday, July 24th - Friday, July 26th
Friday and Saturday, July 26-27

  • 47th Annual Wilder Pageant

    • Gates open - 7:00 PM / Gates open - 5:30 PM on July 19 and 20

    • Pageant Singers - 8:00 PM

    • Pageant Performance - 9:00 PM

Friday, July 26th - Sunday, July 28th

  • Aebleskiver Days, Tyler, MN

    • Friday, July 26th

      • Aebleskiver Days Golf Tournament, Registration at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM Shotgun Start

      • Picnic Supper at the Tyler Swimming Pool, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

      • Chalk The Walk at the Tyler Swimming Pool, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

      • Pool Party and Games at the Tyler Swimming Pool, 6:30 - 8:00 PM

    • Saturday, July 27th

      • Aebleskiver Amble Run / Bike 5k & 8 mile at the Fairgrounds, Registration starting at 7:45 AM, Race begins at 8:30 AM

      • Taekwando Demo under the Tent at 9:00 AM

      • Aebleskiver Served at the Fairgrounds, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

      • Aebleskiver Easting Contest under the Tent at 10:00 AM

      • Sunrise Manor Performers under the Tent at 10:30 AM

      • Vendors & Crafters at the Fairgrounds, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

      • Jessica’s Little Ponies at the Fairgrounds, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

      • Bouncy House at the Fairgrounds, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

      • Comedian / Magician: Jared Sherlock under the Tent at 1:00 PM

      • Joslynn Rose - 2024 The Voice Contestant at the Bandshell Park starting at 4:00 PM

      • Grand Parade, Tyler Main Street starting at 6:00 PM

      • Aebleskiver After Party

      • and more…

    • Sunday, July 28th

      • Community Church Service under the tent at 9:30 AM

For the full schedule visit the Aebleskiver Days Celebration Facebook Page.

Saturday, July 27th - Sunday, July 28th
Sunday, July 28th - Thursday, August 1st - VBS at Bethel Fellowship Church, Minneota

  • Sunday, July 28th: Kick off meal for attending families at 5:15 PM, VBS starting at 6:15 PM

  • Nightly VBS from 6:15 - 8:15 PM for ages: finishes pre-school through finished 5th grade

  • Thursday, August 1st: “Show Off” Program for the families followed by lunch

  • For questions and registration please call: 507-530-6341

Saturdays, starting July 6th - October
Every Friday in June and July
Thursday, August 1st

  • Makers Market in Granite Falls, MN from 5:00 - 8:00 PM with music by Mike Gill

Friday, August 2nd - Sunday, August 4th

  • Belgian American Days, Ghent, MN

Saturday, August 3rd - Sunday, August 4th

  • The Good Old Days & Threshing Show, Hanley Falls, MN

Tuesday, August 6th - Thursday, August 8th

  • Farmfest, Redwood Falls, MN

    • Tuesday, August 6th

      • Corn and Soybean Marketing Discussion at Wick Building Farmfest Center, 8:30 - 9:20 AM

      • Cattle Chute Demos and Company Presentations, Lifestock Tent, 10:00 AM

      • Sweet Corn Feed at Wick Building Farmfest Center, 11:30 AM

      • Linder Farm Network Noon Show and Ice Cream at Wick Building Farmfest Center, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

      • Peter Klug - Musician at the Music & Entertainment Lounge, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

      • and more…

    • Wednesday, August 7th

      • Minnesota Farm Bureau Breakfast at the Minnesota Farm Bureau Booth #7, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

      • Kids’ Pedal Pull, near Entrance Gate 2, 1:00 PM

      • Address from Governor Walz, Wick Building Farmfest Center, 1:10 PM

      • Peter Klug - Musician at the Music & Entertainment Lounge, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

      • and more…

    • Thursday, August 8th

      • University of Minnesota Manure Applicator Certification Program, Wick Building Farmfest Center, 8:00 - 10:30 AM

      • Beef Quality Assurance Training & Certification, Livestock Tent, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

      • and more…

Wednesday, August 14th - Sunday, August 18th

  • Lyon County Fair in Marshall, MN

Friday, August 16th - Saturday, August 17th

  • Echo Days at the Echo Lions Park in Echo, MN

    • Friday, August 16th

      • Show and Shine Car Show, Registration 4:30 PM, Show begins at 5:00 PM

      • Echo Legion Burger Stand and Beer Garden - 5:00 PM

      • Bingo in the Park - 7:00 PM

    • Saturday, August 17th

      • 5k Walk / Run, 8:00 AM start

      • Kids Events - all day

      • Medallion Hunt - clues given throughout the day

      • The Zoo Man - shows at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM

      • Larry Olson Band, Community Center, 2:00 - 4:30 PM

      • Vendors in the Park, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

      • Little Scrappers Pedal Pull

        • Registration 3:30 PM - Start: 4:00 PM

      • Grand Parade, 5:00 PM

      • Annual Hog Roast Meal, 4:00 - 7:00 PM

      • Two Rivers Entertainment, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Monday, August 19th - Wednesday, August 21st

  • Wood Lake Fair in Wood Lake, MN

    • Coloring Contest, pick up coloring sheets at the City Office starting August 1st, coloring sheets to be turned in by August 19th between 5:30 and 7:30 PM

    • Scavenger Hunt: Monday - Wednesday

    • Wednesday, August 21st

      • Kiddie Parade, line up 5:45 PM, start 6:00 PM

      • Grand Parade, 6:30 PM

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