Local Communities Gather to Honor Military Sacrifice This Memorial Day

Issue #271

26 May

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🗞️ Local Communities Gather to Honor Military Sacrifice This Memorial Day

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Local Communities Gather to Honor Military Sacrifice This Memorial Day

Today, on Memorial Day, we pause as a community to remember and honor the brave men and women of the U.S. military who gave their lives in service to our country.

While this day often marks the start of summer, its true meaning lies in reflection, gratitude, and remembrance.

Across southwest Minnesota, families, veterans, and community members are gathering to pay tribute—through music, speeches, prayers, and solemn silence.

Local Memorial Day Events Happening Today

Communities across the region are hosting Memorial Day events throughout the morning and early afternoon:

  • Marshall: Cemetery observances begin at 8 a.m. at Lynd Cemetery, then continue at Green Valley (8:45 a.m.), Marshall Cemetery (9:30 a.m.), and Calvary Catholic Cemetery (10 a.m.). The main program begins at 11 a.m. at the Liberty Park band shell.

  • Balaton: 9 a.m. ceremony at the truShrimp gymnasium, followed by services at Lakeside Cemetery.

  • Ghent: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Eloi Catholic Church, followed by cemetery services at 10 a.m.

  • Ivanhoe: 9 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial site (weather backup: Lincoln Elementary gym).

  • Taunton: 9 a.m. ceremony at Town Hall, followed by cemetery services and a community potluck.

  • Cottonwood: 9:30 a.m. program at the Community Center, followed by a ceremony at Veterans Park.

  • Lake Benton: 9:30 a.m. ceremony at the Lake Benton Opera House.

  • Tracy: 9:30 a.m. at The Caboose, with recognition of three longtime veterans.

  • Walnut Grove: 9:30 a.m. at Westbrook Walnut Grove Elementary.

  • Canby: 10 a.m. at Central Park (rain location: Canby High School gym).

  • Milroy: 10 a.m. at Milroy Public School, followed by observances at Milroy Park Memorial.

  • Minneota: 10 a.m. at the American Legion, with services at Veterans Park. The Vietnam Memorial and History Center is open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Wabasso: 10 a.m. at the Community Center with a potluck to follow.

  • Echo: 10:30 a.m. at the Community Center, with cemetery observances and a potluck afterward.

  • Garvin: 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Cemetery; lunch follows at the Auxiliary Hall (weather backup: Lake Sarah Lutheran Church).

  • Hendricks: 10:30 a.m. at Hendricks Public School.

  • Westbrook: 10:30 a.m. at Westbrook Walnut Grove High School gym. Early cemetery services held at Rosehill (9 a.m.) and Mennonite (9:15 a.m.) cemeteries.

  • Currie: 11 a.m. ceremony at the Fire Hall, with a community meal to follow. Early cemetery tributes began at 9 a.m.

  • Slayton: 11 a.m. at Murray County Central gym, following cemetery visits that began at 8 a.m.

  • Granite Falls: 11:30 a.m. at Veterans Plaza. A meal follows at the American Legion. The Fagen Fighters WWII Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If you’re able, we invite you to attend a local ceremony, visit a veterans memorial, or simply take a moment to reflect.

However you choose to honor this day, may it be filled with appreciation for the freedoms we enjoy and the sacrifices made to protect them.

Upcoming Area Events

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Sunday, June 1st
Sunday, June 1 - Wednesday, June 4

  • 2025 First Lutheran VBS in Marshall from 4:00-7:15pm (Snack and Supper Included)

Wednesday, June 4th (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

  • Ramsey Park Jamboree at Ramsey Park Campground Area in Redwood Falls from 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Thursday, June 5th

  • Makers Market in Granite Falls from 5-8 PM, with live music by Clark Machtemes

Saturday, June 7th
Thursday, June 12th
Friday, June 13th
Saturday, June 14th

  • Ribfest in Echo, MN at Echo Community Park

    • Rib meal will be ready ay 4:00 PM

  • Lucan Pretzel Days in the Lucan City Park

    • all day Saturday

    • Enjoy Bounce houses, petting zoo, kids pedal pull, firemans breakfast feed, lions bbq supper friday night. Baseball tournament and more

Tuesday, June 17th

  • Walk for Memories – Dementia Awareness Event at Marshall Area YMCA from 4:00 to 7:00 PM

    • What to Wear: Purple, to show support for dementia awareness

    • Free to attend, no registration needed

    • First 200 attendees get a swag bag

    • Includes vendor booths, live music, giveaways, drawings, and food for purchase

    • T-shirts available for sale

    • Donations: Free-will donations accepted, benefiting the Marshall Area Dementia Awareness Network (checks payable to A.C.E. of SW MN)

    • More Info: Visit the Facebook pages for Marshall Area Dementia Awareness Network, Act on Alzheimer’s Marshall, or A.C.E. of SW MN – Lyon/Lincoln County

    • Contact: Jane Nelson Como at 507-829-1143 for questions.

Tuesday, June 17th - Thursday, June 19th

  • MADAN's Dementia Awareness Week Hosted by: Boulder Creek Assisted Living (Memory Care)

    • Event: Virtual Dementia Tours (by appointment only) from 11 AM - 3 PM

    • To Schedule: Call Jan at 507-929-1234

Thursday, June 19th - Saturday, June 21st

Special Community Events

  • SAIL: Stay Active & Independent For Life brought to you by A.C.E. of SW MN

    • a total of 24 classes every Tuesday and Thursday

    • from April 29 - July 17 from 9:30 - 10:30 AM at the YMCA in Marshall

  • Vacation Bible School (VBS)

    • Swan Lake Evangelical Free Church - June 8-March 12

    • VBS at Living Word in Marshall - June 1 - 4

    • VBS at Echo Alliance Church - June 15-19 from 6:30 - 7:45 PM

      • SCUBA: Diving into Friendship with God

      • Registration is at 6 PM on Sunday June 15th

      • Pre-K through 5th/ 6th grade

      • Parents are welcome to sit in with their kids or join the adult class during that time.

      • For more information call Pastor Marty at 507-925-4176

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