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15-Hour Standoff in Rural Minnesota Leads to SWAT-Involved Shooting
Issue #091
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🗞️ Prairie Jam 2024: Country Music Takes Center Stage with Lauren Alaina
🗞️ 15-Hour Standoff in Rural Minnesota Leads to SWAT-Involved Shooting
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Prairie Jam 2024: Country Music Takes Center Stage with Lauren Alaina
Prairie Jam, Marshall's highly anticipated fall concert, is happening this Thursday!
The evenr is set to feature country music sensation Lauren Alaina as the headliner for its 2024 event.
The festival will showcase Alaina’s captivating stage presence and hit songs, including "Road Less Traveled" and "What Ifs."
The concert will also spotlight local talent with Blake Schmitz, a 20-year-old singer-songwriter from southwest Minnesota, opening the show.
Schmitz’s debut EP has garnered attention for its catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics, promising a memorable experience for attendees.
15-Hour Standoff in Rural Minnesota Leads to SWAT-Involved Shooting
A man is recovering in stable condition after a tense 15-hour standoff with SWAT officers in rural Clarkfield, Minnesota.
The situation began when Yellow Medicine County deputies responded to a welfare check around 3:15 p.m. on September 14. The man, armed with a rifle, pointed his weapon at deputies and fled to a nearby home, barricading himself inside.
SWAT teams were called in when negotiations failed. The man fired at officers, prompting return fire that struck him twice—once in the leg and again after he emerged and fired at officers. He was airlifted to Hennepin Healthcare.
The incident spanned two SWAT team rotations. The Kandiyohi-Meeker-Willmar SWAT team handled the first phase, which lasted eight hours. They were then relieved by the West Central and BLR SWAT teams.
Throughout the standoff, the man fired at officers multiple times, leading to his injuries. Fortunately, no officers were harmed during the exchange.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the use of force in the incident, and the community remains on edge as more details emerge regarding the circumstances that led to the standoff.
The quick response of local law enforcement and SWAT teams helped bring the situation under control.
Upcoming Area Events
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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
Opening Act: Blake Schmitz
Main Act: Lauren Alaina
Democratic-Farmer-Labor Pop-Up Tent at the Minneota Farmers Market from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Friday, September 20th
Family Weekend at SMSU: Planetarium & Ice Cream from 7:00 - 8:00 PM at the SMSU Planetarium Building
Planetarium / Laser Show at 7:00 PM
Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream at 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 21st
Fall Craft & Vendor Show at the Red Baron Arena in Marshall from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Oktoberfest of Marshall, MN at the 4-H Building on the Lyon County Fairgrounds starting at noon until 11:00 PM
Admission charge $10
Join the Oktoberfest for an afternoon of spirits, food, fun, games and dancing
For more information visit their event page on Facebook.
SJ Miller Arts Paint Part at the the Tracy Public Library from 10:00 AM - noon
Register at https://www.sjmillerarts.com/events
All materials are provided
Cost: $25 per person
Monday, September 23rd
Unveiling & Dedication of the VFW Memorial in Ivanhoe starting at 5:00 PM
Memorial Site is on S. Bruce Street & HWY 19
Bring your own chair
Meal of Hot Dogs will be served after the program
Rain Date: September 24th
Saturdays and Sundays starting September 21st - October 26th
Iverson Tree Farm 6th Annual Fall Festival
MEA Friday, October 18th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sundays from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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
Echo Lions Club 2nd Annual Ribfest starting at 3:00 PM
Paul Bunyan Show at 3:00 and 5:00 PM
Bean Bag Tournament at 3:00 PM
Sign Up for Rib Cookoff
Ribs ready to eat by 4:00 PM
A Fall Frolic at Independence Park in Marshall starting at 1:00 PM
Fun family activities, games, music, food, and crafts.
$10 wrist bands to attend
Saturdays, starting July 6th - October
Marshall Farmers Market, Parking Lot between YMCA and Schawn’s, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesdays in September
Farmers Market in Granite Falls at the Riverwalk from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, October 2nd (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, October 3rd
Democratic-Farmer-Labor Pop-Up Tent at 484 Craig Avenue on HWY 14 in Tracy from 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Friday, October 4th
Granite Falls Home Companion Comedy Show at the American Legion st 7:30 PM, free admission
Saturday, October 5th
Cottonwood Fall & Vendor Craft Show at Lakeview Schools from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Oktoberfest in Montevideo, 205 S 1st St, Montevideo, MN presented by Talking Waters Brewing Company
Monday, October 7th
Taste of Marshall at the Red Baron Arena & Expo from 5:00 - 7:30 PM
Stargazing with Mike Lynch at Garvin Park in the Ball Field Shelter area from 7:00 - 9:00 PM (more information here)
Thursday, October 10th
Democratic-Farmer-Labor Pop-Up Tent at 344 West Main Street in Cottonwood from 5:00 - 8:00 PM
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