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From Coloring Contest to K9 Partner: Roxxy is Ready for Duty
Issue #228
In this Marshall Area Insider issue…
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🗞️ From Coloring Contest to K9 Partner: Roxxy is Ready for Duty
🗞️ Build, Remodel, and Give Back at the 2025 Marshall Home Show
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From Coloring Contest to K9 Partner: Roxxy is Ready for Duty
Lyon County’s newest K9 now has a name, thanks to a creative contest that let local children take part in the selection.
After a fun-filled deliberation, eight young contest winners chose the name Roxxy for the new four-legged deputy.
Roxxy and her handler, Deputy Beau Swenson, are currently undergoing an intensive 12-week training program in Buffalo.
Once fully trained, Roxxy will serve as a single-purpose police dog, specializing in detecting illegal substances and assisting in search-and-rescue efforts.
The naming contest brought in an overwhelming response, with more than 200 entries from children in fourth grade and under.
Eight winners were selected to help finalize the name, narrowing down a list of options that included Arrow, Ruby, Nora, Shadow, and Pepper. Ultimately, Roxxy stood out as the top choice.
Funding for Roxxy’s training and care comes from opioid settlement grants, and the Sheriff’s Office is also welcoming community donations to support the K9 program.
With training underway, Roxxy will soon be ready to hit the streets and assist in keeping Lyon County safe.
Build, Remodel, and Give Back at the 2025 Marshall Home Show
The 2025 Marshall Home Show is just around the corner, bringing together vendors, services, and resources to help tackle home projects.
This year, the event is proud to partner with Culligan Water of Southern Minnesota as the title sponsor.
Taking place at the Red Baron Arena on March 29-30, the Home Show will offer attendees a chance to explore home improvement solutions while also giving back to the community.
In collaboration with United Community Action Partnership (UCAP), the event will host a donation drive supporting The Kitchen Table Food Shelf. Visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items or contribute monetary donations via a QR code at the event.
The need for food assistance remains high. In 2024, The Kitchen Table Food Shelf provided food for 14,405 individuals, distributing an impressive 351,000 pounds of food.
So far in 2025, 2,300 people have already received support, with 62,100 pounds of food distributed.
Attendees can drop off donations at UCAP’s designated collection bin during the event.
The Home Show is free to attend, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 30.
Upcoming Area Events
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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
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
Sunday, March 30th
The Southwest Minnesota Orchestra presents Concerto da Camera at First Lutheran Church in Marshall at 5:00 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
Soup & sermon at Holy Redeemer Church in Marshall (each Wednesday during Lent)
Serving begins at 11:45 and sermon is at 12:05
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
Saturday, April 5th
Habitat for Humanity’s Spring Market at Market Street Mall from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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
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
Soup & sermon at Holy Redeemer Church in Marshall (each Wednesday during Lent)
Serving begins at 11:45 and sermon is at 12:05
Saturday, April 12th
Eggstravaganza at Lakeview Schools in Cottonwood from 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Granite Area Arts Council classes: Adult Carving from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ($55)
For more information please go here: https://www.granitefallsarts.org/
Eggstravaganza at Boulder Estates in Marshall from 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Fun games, face painting, snacks, get your photo taken with the Eater Bunny
Recommended for kis 8 and under
Wednesday, April 16th
Soup & sermon at Holy Redeemer Church in Marshall (each Wednesday during Lent)
Serving begins at 11:45 and sermon is at 12:05
Thursday, April 17th
Easter Egg & Bunny Scavenger Hunt at the Marshall Lyon County Museum from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday, April 18th
Glo-Wild Egg Hunt at location TBD from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Easter Egg & Bunny Scavenger Hunt at the Marshall Lyon County Museum from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, April 19th
Easter Egg Swim at the YMCA in Marshall at 9:30 AM
Sign up for just $5
Wood Lake Easter Egg Hunt at Freedom Park (weather permitting) starting at 10:00 AM for children 2-7
Bring your basket to collect eggs
Easter Egg & Bunny Scavenger Hunt at the Marshall Lyon County Museum from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday, April 25th
Granite Area Arts Council classes: Pressed Flowers at - 6:00 PM ($25)
For more information please go here: https://www.granitefallsarts.org/
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