Boxelder Bug Days in Minneota: A Weekend of Fun, Food, and Family!

Issue #084

06 Sep

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🌤️ Marshall, MN Weather - Mostly sunny with a high of 70

🗞️ Boxelder Bug Days in Minneota: A Weekend of Fun, Food, and Family!

🗞️ Nine Fatalities: DNR Reminds Boaters to Stay Vigilant

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Boxelder Bug Days in Minneota: A Weekend of Fun, Food, and Family!

Minneota's favorite festival is this weekend!

The excitement starts today with a lively performance by Mario Callens and the Midwest Cowboys at 8 PM. Get ready to kick up your heels!

Saturday, September 7 is bursting with action!

The day kicks off at 6 AM with the 26th Annual Johnny Tilleman Memorial Chili Cook-Off, and the energy doesn’t stop there.

Lace up for the Family Fun Run at 8 AM, browse through craft and vendor sales from 9 AM to 3 PM, and bring the kids for the Kiddie Parade at 11 AM. Don’t forget to cheer on the quirky Boxelder Bug Races at noon!

Stick around for the bean bag tournament, then satisfy your taste buds with the public rib tasting at 5:30 PM.

As the day winds down, the action heats up again with the Queen Coronation at 7:30 PM, followed by a street dance from 8:30 PM until 12:30 AM. It’s a day of non-stop fun for everyone!

Sunday, September 8, wraps things up in style, starting with a delicious firemen’s pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 AM at the fire hall.

At 10 AM, join the community workshop service, and don’t miss the festival’s crown jewel: the Grand Parade at 1 PM.

All events take place in Bug Square unless noted otherwise.

This is a weekend you won’t want to miss! For the full schedule and more details, head to the Minneota Boxelder Bug Days Facebook page.

Nine Fatalities: DNR Reminds Boaters to Stay Vigilant

As the boating season winds down, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges residents to remain cautious on the water.

With nine boating-related fatalities reported this season, the DNR stresses the importance of continued vigilance.

Safety tips include wearing life jackets, especially for children, avoiding alcohol while boating, informing someone of your plans, and staying aware of weather conditions.

Boating can be a fun activity, but it’s crucial to prioritize safety to avoid accidents as the season comes to a close.

Upcoming Area Events

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Friday, September 6

  • U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach at the Lyon County Republican headquarters in Marshall at 11 AM

  • Secretary of State Steve Simon at Bluenose Gopher Public House on Prentice Street at 3 PM

Friday, September 6th - Sunday, September 8th

  • Minneota Boxelder Bug Days

    • Friday, September 6

      • Mario Callens and the Midwest Cowboys starting at 8 PM

    • Saturday, September 7

      • 6 AM: Johnny Tilleman Memorial Chili Cook-Off

      • 7:30 AM: Family Fun Run registration (Bethel Church)

      • 9 AM - 3 PM: Craft and Vendor Sales (Veterans Park)

      • 10:30 AM: Kiddie Parade registration

      • 11 AM: Chili Cook-Off judging, Kiddie Parade

      • 12 PM: Boxelder Bug Races (small stage), Free inflatables until 6 PM

      • 1:30 PM: Bean Bag Tournament

      • 5:30 PM: Public Rib Tasting

      • 7:30 PM: Queen Coronation

      • 8:30 PM: Street Dance (ends 12:30 AM)

    • Sunday, September 8

      • 8 - 11 AM: Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Hall

      • 10 AM: Community Worship

      • 1 PM: Grand Parade

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
Thursday, September 26th

  • Democratic-Farmer-Labor Pop-Up Tent at Knudson-Bosley Park (HWY 14) from 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Saturday, September 28th

  • Arts & Living History Festival at Memorial Park downtown Marshall from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

  • Redwood Area Chamber Fall Festival in downtown Redwood Falls from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturdays, starting July 6th - October
Wednesdays in September

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

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