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Cinderella’s Closet: Tracy Resident Launches Free Prom Attire Event for Students
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🗞️ Cinderella’s Closet: Tracy Resident Launches Free Prom Attire Event for Students
🗞️ 2024 Lyon County Feedlot Report Highlights Compliance and Decrease in Registrations
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Cinderella’s Closet: Tracy Resident Launches Free Prom Attire Event for Students
Prom is a memorable milestone for many high school students, but the cost of formal attire can be a barrier. This March, Tracy resident Jaci Knipe is partnering with Wheels Across the Prairie Museum to host Cinderella’s Closet, an event offering free prom attire to local students.
Community members are encouraged to donate formal dresses, suits, shoes, and accessories to help stock the boutique. Donations can be dropped off at the museum during regular hours, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., starting Thursday and continuing until March 13.
The idea for Cinderella’s Closet stemmed from Knipe’s desire to support her community during tough economic times. Inspired by a TikTok user contributing to a prom dress drive in Alabama, Knipe decided to bring a similar initiative to the local area.
After sharing the concept on the Mamas of Marshall Facebook group and receiving positive feedback, she connected with Wheels Across the Prairie Museum director Jon Wendorff, who offered the museum as the event venue.
Both male and female formal attire in a variety of sizes are welcomed to ensure inclusivity.
Students will need to present a current student ID to select outfits during the event.
Cinderella’s Closet will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 14, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 15 and 16.
If the event is well received, Knipe hopes to organize similar initiatives for homecoming and winter dances in the future.
2024 Lyon County Feedlot Report Highlights Compliance and Decrease in Registrations
Lyon County’s annual feedlot inspection report for 2024 revealed no violations among the sites inspected, according to a presentation at this week’s county board meeting.
The report, presented by Courtney Williams from the Lyon County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), highlighted that the county registered 270 feedlots in 2024, a decrease from 286 the previous year.
The county was required to inspect at least 20.5 feedlot sites, with 21 inspections completed.
The inspections were categorized based on the size of the feedlots. Three sites were in shoreland areas, 11 were mid-range with 50 to 299 animal units, and seven were higher-range sites with 300 or more animal units.
All inspected sites met the requirements outlined in the county’s delegation agreement work plan.
Two applications for feedlot permits were submitted during the year. One application involved a manure lagoon, while the other was for a site remodel.
Only the manure lagoon project required a public meeting, as the remodel did not involve changes to animal units.
The SWCD also participated in one outreach workshop in 2024 as part of the Highway 14 CLASIC tour, which had approximately 75 attendees.
County commissioners approved the annual report following the presentation.
Upcoming Area Events
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Wednesday, March 12th
First Lutheran’s Lenten Worships: The People vs Judas Iscariot at First Lutheran (100 Church Street in Marshall) at 6:15 PM
Supper from 5:00 - 6:05 PM and stay for worship
Thursday, March 13th
Dementia Awareness Event hosted by Lakeview FCCLA at Lakeview Commons from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Pulled pork meal
Free will donations will benefit the Marshall Area Dementia Awareness Network
Granite Area Arts Council classes: Write your memoir from 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM ($20)
For more information please go here: https://www.granitefallsarts.org/
Cinderella’s Closet at Wheels Across the Prairie Museum in Tracy from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday, March 15th
Downtown Marshall St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 3:00 PM
Cinderella’s Closet at Wheels Across the Prairie Museum in Tracy from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday, March 16th
Cinderella’s Closet at Wheels Across the Prairie Museum in Tracy from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, March 19th
First Lutheran’s Lenten Worships: The People vs Judas Iscariot at First Lutheran (100 Church Street in Marshall) at 6:15 PM
Supper from 5:00 - 6:05 PM and stay for worship
Thursday, March 20th
True Light Christian School Promise Banquet 2025 at The Upper Room in Marshall (100 W. College Dr., Ste. 300) at 6:00 PM
Join True Light Christian School for an unforgettable night at the Promise Banquet, featuring Sean McDowell, and discover how you can make a lasting difference at True Light Christian School.
Granite Area Arts Council classes: Carving for kids starting at 5:30 PM ($15)
For more information please go here: https://www.granitefallsarts.org/
Friday, March 21st
KC/VFW Fish Fry at VFW Post 2980, 116 E Saxon St., Ivanhoe, MN from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Serving Beer Battered Cod, French Fries, Vegetable & Dinner Roll
Adults $14, Children (age 10 & under) $9
Saturday, March 22nd
Spring Fling Pet Event at Animal Health Center in Marshall from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
FREE Photo Booth: Bring your kids and / or pets for spring themed pictures
Free goodie bags for all pets
Free juice and cookies for humans
…and more!
Youth Sports Activities & Expo at the Red Baron Arena in Marshall from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday, March 25th
Granite Area Arts Council classes: Needle felting from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM ($40)
For more information please go here: https://www.granitefallsarts.org/
Wednesday, March 26th
First Lutheran’s Lenten Worships: The People vs Judas Iscariot at First Lutheran (100 Church Street in Marshall) at 6:15 PM
Supper from 5:00 - 6:05 PM and stay for worship
Saturday, March 29th
Cottonwood Spring Vendor Show at the Lakeview High School in Cottonwood from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Easter Bunny mini photo sessions at the YMCA in Marshall brought to you by Keel Photography from 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Register & purchase package at: Keel Photography
Saturday and Sunday, March 29th and 30th
2025 Culligan Water Marshall Home Show at the Red Baron Arena and Expo Center in Marshall
Saturday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday, April 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 Jane Nelson Como (507) 829-1143
First Lutheran’s Lenten Worships: The People vs Judas Iscariot at First Lutheran (100 Church Street in Marshall) at 6:15 PM
Supper from 5:00 - 6:05 PM and stay for worship
Friday - Sunday, April 4, 5 and 6th
Granite Area Arts Council classes: Drawing Workshop ($300)
For more information please go here: https://www.granitefallsarts.org/
Friday, April 4th
KC/VFW Fish Fry at VFW Post 2980, 116 E Saxon St., Ivanhoe, MN from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Serving Beer Battered Cod, French Fries, Vegetable & Dinner Roll
Adults $13, Children (age 10 & under) $9
Monday, April 7th
Marshall Area Cancer Support Group Meetings at Living Word Lutheran Church in Marshall at 6:00 PM
For patients, survivors, and caregivers looking for support
Saturday, April 5th
Habitat for Humanity’s Spring Market at Market Street Mall from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, April 9th
First Lutheran’s Lenten Worships: The People vs Judas Iscariot at First Lutheran (100 Church Street in Marshall) at 6:15 PM
Supper from 5:00 - 6:05 PM and stay for worship
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