Marshall Sounds of Summer: Weekend Fun for the Whole Family!

Issue #074

23 Aug

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🗞️ Marshall Sounds of Summer: Weekend Fun for the Whole Family!

🗞️ Ditch Repair Funding Secured: Lyon County Approves 2025 Assessments

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Marshall Sounds of Summer: Weekend Fun for the Whole Family!

The Marshall Sounds of Summer festival continues its excitement-packed schedule starting Friday, August 23, with a variety of events and activities planned for the community.

The day kicks off with the Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Marshall Lyon County Library, running from 10 AM to 6 PM.

Meanwhile, golf enthusiasts can participate in the Marshall Amateur Hockey Association’s Golf Scramble from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Family Fun Night begins at 4 PM on the festival grounds, featuring entertainment for all ages. Highlights include a performance by South Dakota Ariel & Arts at 6 PM and live music by The White Keys from 7 PM to 9:30 PM.

Also, the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Marshall Aquatic Center will take place at 6 PM, marking a significant milestone for the community.

Saturday, August 24, starts early with the Marshall Farmers Market at 7:30 AM, followed by the Rotary Pancake Breakfast from 8 AM to noon.

The Grand Festival Parade is a major attraction, set to begin at 4 PM, showcasing local talent and creativity.

The evening continues with performances by Hope Rasmussen, Broken Oak Band, Whiskey Rich, and PopROCKS!, with music lasting until 12:30 AM. Other notable events include the Rotary River Duck Races at 6:30 PM and the Little Peddlers Miniature Tractor Pull at 7:30 PM.

The festival wraps up on Sunday, August 25, with a Community Praise Service at 10 AM in Liberty Park, followed by the Sounds of Summer Cycling Event at noon.

The final event, the MASC Annual Variety Show, will take place at 7 PM, offering a perfect close to the weekend festivities.

For more information, check out the Marshall Sounds of Summer Facebook Page.

Ditch Repair Funding Secured: Lyon County Approves 2025 Assessments

Lyon County commissioners recently held a meeting as the county's drainage authority to review and approve several ditch assessments for 2025. The session was mostly straightforward, with updates provided on various ongoing and planned ditch repairs.

Seven ditch assessments were approved, each tailored to the needs of the respective ditch systems. For example, County Ditch 38 received a 20% assessment to cover necessary outlet repairs, while County Ditch 40, near Russell, was given a 5% assessment for maintenance.

County Ditches 51 and 64 were assessed at 2% each. County Ditch 64, which had been neglected over the years, recently underwent tile rerouting, and the assessment will help fund further repairs.

The meeting also addressed public concerns about past assessments, particularly for County Ditch 14, where repairs have been progressing slower than expected. The project is now anticipated to wrap up by mid-November, with additional funding being explored to relieve pressure on the system.

In a separate discussion, the commissioners approved assessments on joint ditch systems, including a 5% assessment for Judicial Ditch 9, to prepare for upcoming repairs.

Upcoming Area Events

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Thursday, August 22nd - Sunday, August 25th

  • Sounds of Summer, Marshall MN

Wednesday, August 21st - Saturday, August 24th
Friday, August 23rd

  • Marshall Aquatic Park Ceremonial Groundbreaking at 6:00 PM

    • 101 West Saratoga Street near the corner of Saratoga and West College Drive, adjacent to Schwan’s Corporate Headquarters

Wednesday, August 28th

  • Democratic-Farmer-Labor Pop-Up Tent at 701 East College Drive in Marshall from 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Saturday, August 31st
Wednesday, September 4 (first Wednesday of every month)

  • Dementia Caregiver Support Group from 10:00 - 11:30 AM at Adult Community Center in Marshall

    • Open to everyone, come when you can, no cost or obligation to attend, refreshments available

    • For questions contact Jamie Lanners (507) 828-8891

Thursday, September 5

  • Democratic-Farmer-Labor Pop-Up Tent at 484 Craig Avenue on HWY 14 in Tracy from 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Wednesdays in August and September

  • Farmers Market in Granite Falls at the Riverwalk from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Saturdays, starting July 6th - October
Friday, September 6th - Sunday, September 8th

  • Minneota Boxelder Bug Days

Monday, September 9th

  • Lyon County Republicans Fall Banquet with Guest Speaker Liz Collin at the SMSU Conference Center starting at 5:30 PM - for more information visit the Lyon County Republican Facebook Group

  • Marshall Public Schools Retired Teachers/Staff Lunch at the Marshall Golf Club at 11:00 AM

  • Complementary tour of Southview Elementary at 601 E Southview Drive at 10:20 AM

Fridays in September and October, starting Sept. 6th - October 18

  • Stepping On Classes at 9:00 AM at Adult Community Center in Marshall (Free, donations accepted)

    • reduce your risk of falls, and learn techniques for maintaining an active and fulfilling live

  • Registration will be on Friday, August 30th at 9:00 AM

  • For more information of pre-registration contact Jane Como at (507) 532-1326

Thursday, September 12th

  • Democratic-Farmer-Labor Pop-Up Tent at 344 West Main Street in Cottonwood from 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Friday, September 13th

  • Car Cinema: Road Less Traveled at the Marshall-Lyon County Library starting at 8:30 PM

Thursday, September 12th - Monday, September 16th
Saturday, September 14th

  • Squidfest in Granite Falls from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    • 10:00 AM: 5k run/ walk

    • 10:30 AM: Kids Disc Golf at Rice Park

    • 12:00 PM: Registration for Steve Virnig Memorial Dis Golf Tournament- Tournament begins at 12:30 PM

    • 12:00 PM: Tricia and the Toonies ENVIROShow at Plaza on Prentice Street

    • 1:00 - 4:00 PM: Todd’s Garage opens, free art & educational activities, live music performances, circus art performance

    • 4:00 - 6:00 PM: Live music performance by the Squid City Slingers in the City Parking Lot

    • 4:00 - 8:00 PM: Rib Fest at the American Legion

    • All day: Vendors & food trucks

Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th

  • Picker’s Paradise Fall Show at the Red Baron Arena & Expo in Marshall

    • Saturday hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    • Sunday hours: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday, September 19th

  • Thursdays on 3rd in Marshall from 5:30 - 7:30 PM

  • Prairie Jam at Schwan Regional Event Center on the Campus of Southwest Minnesota State University

  • Democratic-Farmer-Labor Pop-Up Tent at the Minneota Farmers Market from 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Saturday, September 21st
Saturdays and Sundays starting September 21st - October 26th

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