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Early Morning Collision with Cows Injures Semi Driver in Southeastern Minnesota

Issue #277

03 Jun

In this Marshall Area Insider issue…

🌨️ Marshall, MN Weather - Scattered showers with a high of 69

🗞️ Early Morning Collision with Cows Injures Semi Driver in Southeastern Minnesota

🗞️ Kick Off Summer with the 2025 Russell Bandwagon Days Celebration

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Early Morning Collision with Cows Injures Semi Driver in Southeastern Minnesota

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A man from Ivanhoe sustained injuries early Saturday morning after his semi struck multiple cows on a highway in Fillmore County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

The incident occurred around 4:30 AM as a 1998 Volvo semi was traveling westbound on Highway 16. The vehicle collided with several cows that were on the roadway at the time.

The driver, a 57-year-old man from Ivanhoe, was transported to Saint Mary’s Hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.

Emergency response teams from the Preston Fire Department and Lanesboro EMS assisted at the scene.

Kick Off Summer with the 2025 Russell Bandwagon Days Celebration

The town of Russell is gearing up for a weekend full of entertainment, community spirit, and family fun as Russell Bandwagon Days returns on June 6, 7, and 8, 2025. With a packed schedule of events, activities, and food options, this annual celebration promises something for everyone.

Festivities kick off Friday evening with kids’ inflatables at the school park and the Birch Coulee Ranch Rodeo sign-up starting at 5:00 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., the Ranch Rodeo begins, offering free admission and plenty of food and beverages on site.

Saturday’s schedule is action-packed, starting with a kickball tournament at 9:00 a.m. at the City Ball Field and coffee and rolls served at the Community Center by the Ladies of Grace First Parish. A vendor event, inflatable games, face painting, and the popular Kid’s Tractor Pull round out the morning.

Throughout the day, guests can enjoy a Bloody Mary Bar at the Russell Bar & Grill, Bingo under the tent, and a community Hog Roast sponsored by the Russell Fire Department. Kids and adults alike can join in Cow Bingo, while raffle drawings and the Bierema Rodeo Bull Riding & Mini Bull Riding event will take place at 5:00 p.m. ($20 admission for adults, $10 for youth ages 7–17, and free for kids 6 and under).

Saturday wraps up with live entertainment as IV Play takes the stage under the tent from 8:00 p.m. to midnight ($10 admission).

Sunday's festivities begin with breakfast under the tent (free-will donation), followed by a community church service at Grace First Parish and a kids’ fishing tournament at the Russell Lake parking lot. A classic car show will line South 3rd Street from 10:30 a.m. to noon, featuring prizes for the top entries. Parade-goers can enjoy the Russell Bandwagon Days Parade at 1:00 p.m., followed by the reopening of the Russell Bar & Grill for more food and fun.

Throughout the weekend, multiple food trucks and vendors will be available, with The Russell Bar & Grill open and serving the community. A DD bus service is also available within a 15-mile radius of Russell on Friday and Saturday evenings for safe transportation (call 507-829-1691 or 507-829-1783).

Whether you're coming for the rodeo, games, food, or fellowship, Russell Bandwagon Days is the perfect way to celebrate summer and community.

Upcoming Area Events

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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
Friday, June 6th - Sunday, June 8th

  • Russel Bandwagon Days

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
Thursday, July 3rd

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

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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