Marshall Area Chamber Weekly News & Events Newsletter | |
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The Marshall Downtown Business Association Presents
Moonlight Madness 2024
Tickets are on sale now for $25! Get yours at any of the following locations during business hours:
Marshall Area Chamber
Main Stay
Nessa's Naturals
*Limited quantity available so get yours before they sell out!*
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Business After Hours
AP Design & Send It
Tuesday, October 15th
4:30PM to 6:00PM
AP Design
501 South MN-23, Marshall, MN
Business After Hours will be held at AP Design / Send It this month! We hope to see you there!
Learn More About Business After Hours
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Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline
Workforce Community Conversation in Marshall
Wednesday, October 16th
10:30AM to 12:00PM
Marshall City Hall
344 W Main Street, Marshall, MN
Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline is an innovative approach to address workforce needs through earn-and-learn employment-based dual training, where the employer invests in their employee by providing training in competency standards to equip the employee with the specific knowledge and skills necessary for a particular occupation. Learn more with the link to the event!
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Let's Connect
A Chamber Member Favorite!
Thursday, October 17th
8:00AM to 9:00AM
AmericInn by Wyndham Marshall
1406 E Lyon Street, Marshall, MN
Join us for a light breakfast and a cup of coffee as you share a one minute update of your business or group and create new connections with your fellow business professionals in the Marshall area!
Thank you to our Sponsor!
AmericInn by Wyndham Marshall
Learn More About Let's Connect
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Moonlight Madness
A Marshall Downtown Business Association (MDBA) Event!
Thursday, October 24th
*Shopping All Day Long!
*Evening Event at 7:00PM
Downtown Marshall
*Evening Event:
The Upper Room
100 W College Drive, Suite 300, Marshall, MN
Join the Marshall Downtown Business Association (MDBA) on Thursday, October 24th for this fun shopping day with exclusive one-day-only coupons! Your day of shopping will be followed by an evening social event that includes heavy appetizers and a cash bar at The Upper Room. Also, get a chance to win giveaways from all your favorite downtown shops during the evening event! We hope to see you there! *Tickets are not for sale yet.*
Follow our Facebook Event so you never miss an update!
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Downtown Marshall Trick or Treating
A Marshall Downtown Business Association (MDBA) Event!
Saturday, October 26th
2:00PM to 4:00PM
Downtown Marshall
*Look for Signs on the Participating Businesses!
Come downtown for some Halloween fun! Bring your kiddos all dressed up & stop at the Downtown Marshall businesses for some treats (or tricks)! Participating businesses will have a sign on their door! There is no cost to stop by & get treats from these businesses. Happy Halloween!
#LiveLocal #ShopLocal
Follow our Facebook Event so you never miss an update!
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ONE top Banner Ad spot is available each Friday in the E-Connection newsletter at $75/week. Email chamber@marshallmn.org for more information.
Receive a $15 discount if you book 4 weeks or more! Inquire on availability.
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Friday, October 11th
9:00AM to 2:00PM
Runnings Retail Support Center
901 N Hwy 59, Marshall, MN
Runnings and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive at the Retail Support Center. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!
Address: 901 N. Highway 59, Marshall, MN, 56258
Room Name: Minnesota Room
Date: Fri Oct 11, 2024
Time: 9:00: AM - 2:00: PM
Click here to make an appointment. Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!
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SMSU Homecoming Weekend
"Southwest State of Mind"
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Friday, October 11th through
Sunday, October 13th
SMSU
1501 State Street, Marshall, MN
Join us for the 2024 Homecoming celebration at Southwest Minnesota State University!
Friday, October 11th
*State of the University Address | 11AM
*The Southwest Celebration | 5:30PM
*Laser Light Show | 8PM
Saturday, October 12th
*5K & 10K Race | 8AM
*Homecoming Parade | 11AM
*10th, 25th & 50th Class Reunions | 1PM
*Planetarium Star Show | 1PM
*Volleyball Match vs. Minot State | 1PM
*Alumni Tailgating & Game Day Roundup | 3PM
*Football Game vs. Wayne State | 5PM
*Alumni Social at Wings Axe Co. | After Game!
View full schedule details: https://www.smsualumni.com/homec.../homecoming-schedule.html
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Tiger Football Senior Night + Tackle Cancer | |
Friday, October 11th
Begins at 7:00PM
Schwan Regional Event Center
1501 State Street, Marshall, MN
Join us Friday night for our last regular season home game! The Tigers vs. St. Peter Saints.
We’re celebrating our amazing seniors and also coming together for Tackle Cancer Night.
Let’s show our support for both our senior athletes and everyone fighting cancer. Wear your pink, bring your energy, and let’s make this night unforgettable for a great cause!
Papa D’s Food Truck will serve up our tail gating meal from 5:30-7pm.
Thank you to our game day sponsor, Avera!
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1645503
Live Stream: Tiger TV.
Watch free on your mobile device, Roku, Apple TV, or Amazon Fire TV in the “Cablecast” app, online at https://marshallstudio1tv.com or on Spectrum/Bluepeak.
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19th Annual Poor Man's Gala | |
Friday, October 11th
Fuzzy's
236 W Main Street, Marshall, MN
Its SMSU Homecoming week and time for the 19th annual "Poor Mans Gala" starting on Friday. Come to Fuzzy's and join the fun!
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Live Music: The Singing Q's | |
Saturday, October 12th
Begins at 7:00PM
Wings Axe Co.
100 W College Dr, Suite 101, Marshall, MN
The Singing Q’s are back this Saturday for SMSU homecoming weekend!! Join us at the Axe Company following the football game at 7pm until close for great entertainment and drinks. See you there!
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Saturday, October 12th
Begins at 7:00PM
Red Baron Arena & Expo
1651 Victory Drive, Marshall, MN
Max Fleet, a magician/illusionist brings a mystifying world class production to The Red Baron Arena for a hometown show with special guests!
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Halloween Coloring Contest | |
Now through October 31st
HealthSource Chiropractic
317 West Main Street, Marshall, MN
Get ready for some spooky fun! We're hosting a Halloween Coloring Contest at HealthSource Chiropractic of Marshall for kiddos of all ages! Bring out your creativity and show us your scariest, funniest, or most magical Halloween scenes!
How to Enter:
Pick up a coloring sheet at our office, print one of the templates in the comments. or bring in a sheet of your own choosing!
Color it in with your favorite spooky vibes.
Bring your masterpiece back to the office so we can show off your awesome skills!
Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 winners based on participation and age-ranges. While this competition is for the kiddos and they're the only ones that qualify for the prizes, there's no age limit on who can show off their coloring skills!
Winners will be announced on October 31st at 12pm – just in time for trick-or-treating!
Let’s make this Halloween spook-tacular together!
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Learn to Skate
Register Now!
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Red Baron Arena & Exp
1651 Victory Drive, Marshall, MN
Get your ice skates on and Learn to Skate at the Red Baron Arena! Whether you are a seasoned skater or would like to try a new sport, this is for you!
Multiple levels and times available. All beginning on November 2nd.
Sign up today! https://bit.ly/3XQr0Gt
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Canines in the Corn Weekend +
Paws on the Patio & Live Music with Lynn Mullins
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All Events Located at:
Painted Prairie Vineyard
1575 250th Avenue, Currie, MN
Canines in the Corn
*Saturday, October 12th | 12:00PM
*Sunday, October 13th | 11:00AM
What's better than fall at the Vineyard? Bringing your fur baby along that is! Bring your dogs out to enjoy this two-day event in the maze! Because let's face it- humans aren’t the only ones who can enjoy the adventures of getting lost in the corn! Water will be available for all animals visiting. Dogs MUST be on leashes at all times and cleaned up after.
Admission is $13 per person. Kids ages 4 and under are free. We look forward to seeing you and your fur baby at Painted Prairie for our Canines in the Corn Event!
Paws on the Patio + Live Music
*Saturday, October 12th | 3:00PM
You and your furry friends are invited to an afternoon at Painted Prairie! We have the Canines in the Maze event as well as live music on the patio from 3-6 p.m. featuring Lynn Mullins! Enjoy the property and an afternoon of relaxation by the patio. Your furry friends must be on a leash at all times.
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Sunday, October 13th
11:30AM to 1:00PM
St. Stephen Church
1301 S 4th Street, Marshall, MN
Get your team together for the St. Stephen Chili Cook-Off!
We will enjoy food, fellowship & fun together after worship on Sunday, October 13th!
If you'd like to enter a team, please contact the office.
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Sunday, October 13th
Begins at 12:00PM
Painted Prairie Vineyard
1575 250th Avenue, Currie, MN
Painted Prairie is excited to partner with Let's Get Lit Candle Company to host a custom candle pouring event!
At noon (12:00 p.m.) on the 13th of October, participants will create your very own tailored candle by picking your fragrance, candle name, and pouring the candle! The class will last approximately 90 minutes.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and should pay ahead of time.
Clear jar- $30
Colored glass jar- $35
Colored ceramic jars- $40
You will register for the class through Let's Get Lit Candle Company at letsgetlitcc@gmail.com. They will take payment through their Venmo account.
All questions on the event should be directed to letsgetlitcc@gmail.com
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Open House & Ribbon Cutting | |
Monday, October 14th
4:30PM to 6:00PM
Marshall Area Learning Center &
SWWC ELC - Marshall
1510 Stadium Drive, Suites 1 & 2
Marshall, MN
Mark your calendars and join us on Monday, October 14 at 4:30pm for an Open House/Ribbon Cutting at the Marshall Learning Center – the new home for the SWWC ELC and the Marshall ALC.
We are located on Stadium Drive, which can be accessed from Highway 23. Our building is formerly known as the Social Science Building and is the northern-most building on the campus of Southwest Minnesota State University. Parking is available in the Visitor lot north of the building as well as the large parking lot to the east.
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Fall Harvest Festival Dance Hosted by Southwestern Center for Independent Living | |
Monday, October 14th
5:00PM to 7:00PM
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
1600 E College Drive, Marshall, MN
Join us on Monday, October 14, 2024.
Cost $ 5.00 per person (cash or check ONLY)
Snack and water will be provided.
Dance, visit with friends, sing karaoke.
To RSVP and request reasonable accommodations contact rsvp@swcil.com or by phone 507-532-2221 Ext. 101 (MN Relay dial 711). Join us for this or other peer support and social recreation events planned for Southwest Minnesota residents with disabilities.
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Tuesday, October 15th
Begins at 7:00PM
SMSU - Environmental Learning Area
1501 State Street, Marshall, MN
On October 15th, we will honor and remember the babies lost too soon. Please join the Maggie Jean Foundation for the 4th Annual Wave of Light Gathering. This event is free and all ages are welcome. Candles provided, although you are welcome to bring items to remember your baby as well. Treats will be provided.
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Wednesday, October 16th
Begins at 6:00PM
Painted Prairie Vineyard
1575 250th Avenue, Currie, MN
What is a silent book club?
A Silent Book Club is "a club where there is no assigned reading. All readers are welcome---ebooks, audiobooks, text books, comic books,---it's a BYOBook. Friends and strangers gather at a set time and location, enjoy food and drink, share what they are reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize--or nor."
How will the evening look?
6:00-6:30: Order a beverage and bites and share with each other what your are reading.
6:30-7:30: Sit by the firepits, go up to the Red Barn; find a location on the property and get emersed in your book.
7:30-8:00: Optional socializing or just keep reading.
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Thursday, October 17th through
Sunday, October 20th
See Event for Times
Painted Prairie Vineyard
1575 250th Avenue, Currie, MN
Join us at Painted Prairie over MEA weekend for fun and activities for all ages!
Starting on Thursday (all the way through Sunday), join us for some pumpkin decorating, s'mores stations, inflatable fun, time in the corn maze, and bonus fall activities and games onsite!
Cost is $18 for children ages 3-17; 2 and under free. Adults are $10 per person.
Thursday the hours from 12-6 p.m.; Friday from 12-6 p.m.; Saturday from 12-6 p.m.; and Sunday from 11-5 p.m.
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Pheasants Forever Night at Tavern 507 | |
Thursday, October 17th
Begins at 4:00PM
Tavern 507
1500 E College Drive, Marshall, MN
Join us next Thursday, October 17th to support Lyon County Pheasants Forever! 15% of proceeds from the night will help with conserving wildlife habitats suitable for pheasants in Lyon County and beyond.
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5th Annual Bids Against Abuse | |
Thursday, October 17th
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Marshall Golf Club
800 Country Club Drive, Marshall, MN
WRAP's 5th Annual Bids Against Abuse Live Event will be on October 17th (Purple Thursday!) from 5 -8 pm at the Marshall Golf Club. This live event will allow bidders a
chance to see the items in person. We will also have a meal for those who would
like.
You can attend without purchasing a meal ticket but we do ask that you still complete the form so we know how many to expect 😊.
Ticket purchase includes a guaranteed seat for our Bids Against Abuse live event and a meal.
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Thursday, October 17th
Begins at 6:30PM
The Hitching Post
1104 E Main Street, Marshall, MN
Traveling trivia at the Hitching post on the Patio weather permitting. Come early to save your seat!
Put on your thinking caps and sharpen your pencils its trivia night! Round one worksheet starts at 630 pm. Live rounds start at 700 pm. Prizes will be awarded!
Free to play.
5 rounds of questions.
Up to 4 people per team.
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National Parks - Motor Coach Tours
Book Now!
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Southwest Tour & Travel
1500 Travis Road, Marshall, MN
We have added 5 new motor coach tours in 2025 that will stop at National Parks! For more information contact our office at 507-532-5536!
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Southwest Tour & Travel
1500 Travis Road, Marshall, MN
YMIC BUSINESS TOUR DAY allows juniors from six area high schools (Yellow Medicine East, Minneota, Canby, Renville County West, Dawson-Boyd, and Lakeview) to explore what local careers Marshall has to offer. Open your doors and give students a firsthand look at your unique workplace, highlight your careers, and inspire the next generation of leaders.
If you know you are interested and available to participate, please reach out to Kelly Rickert at 507-706-1600, at krickert@swmnpic.org or you can fill out this simple form by clicking here: REGISTRATION LINK
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Every Saturday Night
Begins at 4:00PM
The Hitching Post
1104 E Main Street, Marshall, MN
Saturday is Prime Rib night at the Hitching Post! Starting at 4pm, you can enjoy a 14oz cut of prime rib, choice of side, house Caesar salad & a dinner roll. Also, don’t forget that we now have online ordering!
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"Save the Cans" - Help Fight Breast Cancer! | |
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Come help support the cause by purchasing a Miller Lite aluminum can ($5-$6.50) then get refills for $3-$3.50 (can and refill prices vary by location). A portion of the sales goes towards fighting breast cancer in our region!
Find this deal at:
*Fuzzy's
*LeRoy's Bar & Grill
*Pelican Cove on Lake Shetek
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2024 Chamber Coupon Books are Still for Sale!
The 2024 Chamber Coupon Books are still available! They include over 200 coupons (+34 NEW coupons) with $5,000+ in total savings! They are effective January 1st, 2024 and don't expire until December 31st, 2024.
Get yours today at the Chamber Office!
Learn More About Chamber Coupon Books
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Business News, Press Releases, Announcements & More! | |
Savoring the 'Taste of Marshall' | MARSHALL - There were a lot of folks waiting to get a 'Taste of Marshall' on Monday. As the doors to the annual event opened, the line of people snaked back and forth across the lobby at the Red Baron Arena and Expo. Inside the expo, the crowd spread out to visit area food vendors, [...] | | | |
Marshall and Southwest Minnesota State University are proud to host High School Section Football, Volleyball and Basketball games. Every year, 25+ Section games are hosted on the campus of SMSU, each game bringing thousands of regional fans to Marshall. If you’re interested in one of the following sponsorship levels, reach out to Devin Gorter at devin.gorter@smsu.edu. | |
Headlines from the Marshall Independent | |
'Volunteers are a lifeline for this community' | MARSHALL - In sight of giving back to the Marshall community, Southwest Minnesota State University students, faculty and staff engaged in several town projects throughout Wednesday in its fourth annual Mustangs Give: Day of Service. The Day of Service engages SMSU affiliates to volunteer and give back to Marshall as a part of its homecoming [...] | | | |
September driest on record for Marshall | MARSHALL - So far, this fall has been so dry, it's set new records for Marshall. According to National Weather Service data, the Marshall area received only 0.15 inches of rain for the month of September. "It's quite a bit below normal," said NWS meteorologist Jeff Chapman. | | | |
'A mom on a mission' gives away door locks | MARSHALL - The garage at the Lyon County Law Enforcement Center felt a bit like a mini-carnival on Saturday. Kids were enjoying ice cream and activities like face painting. But the important part of the day was being able to reach out to families of children with autism, Sheletta Brundidge said. | | | |
Chamber Member Job Postings | |
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Avera Marshall
Boerboom Ag Resources
- Feed Mill Operator
- Pig Barn Caretaker - Grow/Finish
Centrol Crop Consulting
- Soil Sampling Technician - Spring/Summer 2025 (MN & SD)
- Summer Field Scout - Spring/Summer 2025 (MN & SD)
City of Marshall
- Wastewater Treatment Operator I or II
First Interstate Bank
- Financial Services Representative I
Hoffman & Brobst, PLLP
Johnson Family Dental
- Administrative Assistant
- Dental Hygienist
Lyon County
- Lyon County Mechanic
- Lyon County Correctional Officer
- Assistant County Attorney
Marcus Construction
- Carpentry Field Coordination
- Commercial Wood Framing Project Manager
Marshall-Lyon County Library
- Collection Assistant | Part-Time
Marshall Public Schools
- Substitute Paraprofessional
- Substitute Teacher
- Crossing Guard
North Star Mutual Insurance Company
- Assistant Underwriter - Personal Lines
- Policy Processing Technician - Personal Lines
- Assistant Claims Representative - Property/Casualty Claims
- Internal Auditor - Internal Audit
- Claims Technician - Auto Claims
- Assistant Claims Representative - Auto Claims
- Accountant - Accounting
- C#/.net Software Developer - Information Technology
Painted Prairie Vineyard
Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care
- Accounting & Payroll Supervisor
Ralco
- Associate IT Technician
- Loading Specialist
- Regulatory Manager
Schwan's Company
- Sanitation Supervisor - 3rd Shift
- Financial Analyst - Manufacturing
- Trading Price Analyst
- Machine Operator - Food Manufacturing
- Sanitation Associate - Nights
- Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance Specialist
Sevita Health
Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council
Southwest Tour & Travel
- Drivers - for Immediate Hire
SWWC Service Cooperative
- Data Privacy Specialist
- Cybersecurity Program Architect
- Special Education Teacher
United Community Action Partnership
- Public Transit Bus Driver - Marshall/Lyon County | Full & Part Time
US Bank
- Equipment Finance Quality Control Analyst
- Equipment Finance Loss Mitigation Specialist
- Equipment Finance Loss Mitigation Specialist
Vander Ziel Tax & Accounting Service
- Staff Accountant/Tax Preparer
Any Chamber Member Can Submit Job Postings!
Ask about your login by emailing chamber@marshallmn.org or call the Chamber at 507-532-4484.
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Chamber E-Connection Guidelines & Policies | |
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Newsletter Goals & Audience
The purpose of the Chamber E-Connection newsletter is to share our member's events with other business and community members. It's an informational newsletter and helps to promote our member businesses and their events. Each Friday, our newsletter is sent to over 1,500 individuals. Our separate emails are sent to the same list, but are held especially for our Chamber events and Business After Hours.
Newsletter Policy
E-Connection events are included based on the requests from the member business. The following criteria are requested by the Marshall Area Chamber for event submissions:
*Event flyers or submissions must be an actual event. We don't include sales or promotions.
*Events can be included in the E-Connection for one week free of charge. You have the option of adding one additional week for $20.
*Submissions to be included must be sent the Wednesday prior to that Friday's E-Connection - they can be emailed to chamber@marshallmn.org.
*All event flyers are for Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce members only.
Did you find any errors? It happens! Although we appreciate notice of a small error in the newsletter, we only send out a corrected e-mail if absolutely necessary.
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