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The Independent calendar lists upcoming meetings, facility hours and events in and around Marshall. To have your group’s events listed, email the information to news@marshallindependent.com or submit the information to our virtual newsroom. Today Household Hazardous Waste Facility, open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Public Works Building, Marshall. Call 532-8210 for more info. Marshall Area Fine Arts Council gallery 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 344 West Main Street, Marshall. TOPS# 1373 (take off pounds sensibly), 8-9 a.m., 82 W Main Street Cottonwood. For questions call 507-828-0944. Cribbage, ...

Wabasso Lions Club Bar-B-Que today

The Wabasso Lions Club is having its 55th annual Bar-B-Que from 5-8 p.m. today at the community center grounds in Wabasso. The meal is $10 for ages 13 and up; $5 for 6-12 years old and free for those ages 5 and under. Barbecue pork, beans, potato salad, bread and pickles are on the menu. A hot dog meal for mac and cheese meal is available for $5, and take-outs are also available. A kid’s pedal pull will be at 7 p.m.; registration is at 6:30 p.m. Music by DJ Bob will be from 5-8 p.m. There is also a raffle. All proceeds will go to Lions Club projects. Wabasso youth baseball and softball ...

Goose crossing

Photo by Mike Lamb A group of geese made their way across Minnesota Highway 19 on Sunday afternoon.

Regional Calendar

The Independent calendar lists upcoming meetings, facility hours and events in and around Marshall. To have your group’s events listed, email the information to news@marshallindependent.com or submit the information to our virtual newsroom. Today Household Hazardous Waste Facility, open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Public Works Building, Marshall. Call 532-8210 for more info. Marshall Area Fine Arts Council gallery 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 344 West Main Street, Marshall. SW MN Arts Council Gallery, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., 509 West Main Street, Marshall. Marshall-Lyon County Library hours, ...

Donna Jean Arvidson

Donna Jean Arvidson, 90, died June 10, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society Ambassador Long Term Care Facility in New Hope, MN, surrounded by her family. Donna was born January 19, 1936, in Bertha, MN. She married Loren Arvidson in 1953. They moved their family to Marshall, MN in 1966 where ...

Making a difference in Lake Benton

LAKE BENTON — Karen Lichtsinn’s been busy in her hometown for the past 19 years. She’s served as the coordinator of the Lake Benton Chamber of Commerce, as well as taking on a wide variety of volunteer work. But Lichtsinn wouldn’t have it any other way. “It’s probably the best job ...