COMMUNITY CALENDAR

3/16/26

Tom’s “TUESDAY AT TEN” Guest Schedule on KDWC

Mar 24 – Heather Kittleson – we will talk about I Am Fortified, a women’s summit taking

               place May 8 in Sioux Falls

Mar 31 – Chuck Jespersen – regional director of Lifeline Children’s Services in Sioux

               Falls.

DOWN ON THE FARM .. Show Schedule on KLOH / KJOE  
March 20 –

March 27 – Dean and Ethan Johnson – The Next Generation. Dairy Farmers and

                   Owners of Amo Creamery

KLOH / KJOE  ~~ Spring Fling WHEELER DEALER ~~ Wednesday, March 25^th.

Slayton / Fulda )  Murray Lodge #199’s Annual Food Shelf Fundraiser .. now thru March 31^st.  All funds collected go to Food Shelves in Slayton and Fulda.   All money will go to feed needy families in our area.   To support this cause .. make checks payable to: Murray Masonic Lodge .. designate either Food Shelf in Fulda or Slayton.  Mail to:  Murray Lodge #199, PO Box 13, Slayton, MN 56172.  

Pipestone )  Pipestone County Cattlemen’s Association Scholarships .. Two $500 scholarships to be awarded for high school seniors pursuing an agriculture career.  Applicants must: be a graduating high school senior .. pursuing a career in agriculture .. and reside in Pipestone County.  Deadline to apply is April 1^st, 2026.  For details, Pipestone Co Extension.  

Pipestone )  Pipestone County Cattlemen’s Burger Battle .. now thru April 25^th at participating restaurants, including:  Tally Ho/The Gray Wolf in Edgerton .. Hatfield Roadhouse .. Kor’s Korner Pub, Holland .. 8^th Avenue Diner .. Pipestone Country Club .. Stonehouse/Quarry Lounge .. Bole-Mor Lanes – all in Pipestone .. Staci’s Bar & Grill in Woodstock .. The Gathering Table in Jasper .. and Trosky Bar & Grill.  Try their burgers and vote on: presentation, creativity and taste.  Winner will be announced May 1st to kickoff Beef Month.       

Cancelled due to WX — Pipestone )  Pipestone Women’s Connection Luncheon .. Monday, March 16^th .. noon to 1:30 pm at Christian Reformed Church in Pipestone.   

Fulda )  Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), sponsored by Second Harvest Heartland .. Distribution .. Monday, March 16^th .. 1:30 – 2 pm near the Fulda Food Shelf on 305 S Lafayette Ave.  For info, call Joyce at 507-836-8705. To find out if you qualify for program, call Second Harvest Heartland at 800-365-0270.

RED CROSS BLOOD MOBILES  Make an appointment online at RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).  Donate blood and receive free A1C testing (used to screen for prediabetes or diabetes) and a $15 Amazon gift card.  

– Mon, March 16^th .. Marshall at Merit Center .. 1 – 6 pm

– Tues, March 17^th .. Brewster American Legion .. 1 – 6:30 pm 

Luverne )  St. Patrick’s Day Parade .. Main Street Luverne .. Tuesday, March 17^th – 4:30 pm.   Begins at Living Rock Church and ends at the Palace Theatre.  For information, contact Luverne Area Chamber 507-283-4061. 

Pipestone )  Pipestone County Museum hosting a 3-part “How To” series on Family History Research .. designed to help you learn more about your ancestors.   $10 per session .. you may attend one .. two .. or all three.  To register for the Workshop series, contact Pipestone County Museum 507-825-2563.  Hour-long sessions are .. 7 pm Tuesdays, on: March 17th  .. March 31^st and April 14^th.

Pipestone )  AG AWARENESS Breakfast .. Wednesday, March 18^th .. 6:30 – 9 am at St. Leo Catholic Church Hall.   Pancakes,  sausages,  scrambled eggs, milk, juice, and coffee – only 25 cents.  Take-outs available until 8:30 am.  “Farmers and ranchers receive only 14.3 cents of every dollar that consumers spend on food”.  KLOH Radio broadcasting live.  Bring the family.  Pipestone County Farm Bureau sponsors Ag Awareness Breakfast.     

Slayton )  Free In-person Tax Preparation Service available through AARP Foundation Tax-Aide ..  for anyone – of any age – especially if 50 or older or can’t afford paid tax preparation.   Tax Prep Volunteers will be at Slayton Public Library on Wednesdays:  March 18^th,  April 1^st & 15^th.   For an appointment,  call A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota – Murray County .. 507-836-8705.

Pipestone / Fulda )  Minnesota Farmers Union holds a People’s Town Hall .. Wednesday, March 18^th .. in Pipestone at 8^th Avenue Diner from 10:30 am to noon.  

Wednesday, March 18^th .. in Fulda at City Hall from 2 – 3:30 pm.   Share your perspectives on how state and federal leaders should act to strengthen family farm agriculture .. build vibrant communities .. improve healthcare and ensure everyone has opportunities to thrive.  All are welcome. 

Pipestone )  Relay For Life Meeting .. Thursday, March 19^th – 5:30 pm at Pizza Ranch in Pipestone.  Open to any who want to join in the annual Fight against Cancer. 

Luverne )  Afternoon Escape Movie .. 2 pm -Thursday, March 19^th at Historic Palace Theatre .. showing “I Can Only Imagine 2”.   Based on the Contemporary Christian group MercyMe and their successful song – “I Can Only Imagine”.  Afternoon Escape movies are shown once a month on a Thursday afternoon – only $6.

Pipestone )  COFFEE TALK offered at Pipestone County Museum (third Thursday each month) ..Thursday, March 19^th – 10 am.  Featured speaker – Noah Burris .. Exhibits Manager for the Museum .. shares information on various artifacts from the Museum. FREE and open to the public.  If unable to attend, the presentation is recorded and shared on the Museum’s YouTube channel. Complimentary coffee and treats – 9:45 am.  

Pipestone )  Pipestone County Museum Educator, Trava Olivier is at Pipestone Sr. Center .. Thursday, March 19^th – 1:30 pm to share “Stories in Stone from Old Woodlawn Cemetery”.   Virtual tour of this Pipestone cemetery with information on several individuals interred and the symbolism on the massive stones.  Open to the public and free. 

Fulda )  Nana’s Naughty Knickers performed by Fulda Community Players .. 7 pm Friday & Saturday, March 20^th & 21^st .. Sunday, March 22^nd – 2 pm at Fulda Elementary School.  $7 – adults.  $5 – students.  

Ivanhoe )  KC & VFW “Lenten Fish Fry” .. at Ivanhoe Event Center (former VFW Hall).  Beer-battered cod .. baked potato .. vegetable and dinner roll.  Adults – $15 .. Kids 10 & under – $10 .. Pre-school – $2.   Serving: 5 – 7:30 pm on Friday, March 20^th.

Pipestone )  Knights of Columbus “Fish Fry” .. at St. Leo Catholic Church .. Friday, March 20^th .. 5 – 7 pm.  Fish .. cole slaw .. potato .. ice cream .. beverage.  $17 – adults.  Kids 6 to 12 – $7.  Ages 5 and under – free.             

Pipestone )  Pipestone County Cattlemen’s Annual Banquet .. Sat., March 21^st at Pipestone American Legion.  Social – 5:30 pm.  Meal – 6:30 pm.  Delicious steak dinner .. connect with neighbors and friends .. and support the future of agriculture.  All proceeds fund scholarships for students pursuing education in agriculture.  $75 – 1 meal and membership .. $100 – 2 meals and membership.  Reserve your spot by Thursday, March 19^th.  Call Glenn 507-820-1502.  

Arco )  BINGO at Arco Fire Hall .. Saturday, March 21^st .. 5 pm – Social .. 5:30 pm – loaded Forever Fries .. 6 pm – BINGO & Meat raffle.  9 pm – Raffle Drawing .. 1^st prize is $1,000. Proceeds to ForeverJen.org.   Sponsored by:  Arco Fire Department and Forever Jen Memorial Run.

L Benton )  Lake Benton Sportsman’s Club Annual WILD GAME FEED .. Saturday, March 21^st – 5 pm at the Event Center in Lake Benton.

Brewster )  Brewster American Legion – Post 464 hosts a GUN BINGO .. Saturday, March 21^st.   Doors open – 11 am .. Bingo starts – 1 pm.  10 games – $50.  Win guns or cash.  Serving pork loin meal and drinks.   Proceeds benefit Veteran needs. 

Pipestone )  Christ the King Free Lutheran Church’s Free Movie Night .. Saturday, March 21^st – 6 pm is “47 Days with Jesus”.  Joseph who struggles to find balance and prioritize his family over work.  Comfortable seating .. large screen and complimentary popcorn and pop.  Christ the King Free Lutheran is located at 804 – 8^th Avenue NE in Pipestone.   

Iona )  Iona Fire & Rescue’s CHILI FEED .. Sunday, March 22nd .. 10 am – 1 pm at Iona Township Hall aka – Church Hall.  Chili, grilled cheese sandwiches,  green beer,  desserts,  prizes and more.  Want to compete? Enter your favorite chili recipe by calling Kay 507-227-5810. 

Wilmont)  Wilmont Fire & Rescue’s Fundraiser Breakfast .. Sunday, March 22nd – 8 am to 12 pm at the Wilmont VFW (snow date April 12).  Pancakes, eggs, grilled sausages, coffee and beverages.  Free-will donation.  Raffle available too.  Proceeds help update equipment and medical supplies.  Wilmont Fire & Rescue – also is collecting Toys for Tots .. for next Christmas season.

RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE  Make an appointment online at RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).  Donate blood and receive free A1C testing (used to screen for prediabetes or diabetes) and a $15 Amazon gift card.  

Mon, March  23^rd – Edgerton at First Christian Reformed Church – 12:30 – 6:30 pm

Tues, March 24^th – Pipestone at St. Leo Catholic Church .. 12:30 – 6:30 pm.

Luverne )  Construction Open House .. Tuesday, March 24^th .. 4 to 6 pm at Generations (105 South Estey Street, Luverne).  Highway 75 road construction in Luverne is expected to begin mid-April.  Learn more about the project, timeline, and detour details.  No formal presentation.  Come and go at your convenience and ask questions.  

Woodstock / Pipestone )  History Happy Hour offered by Pipestone County Historical Society.  10-minute presentations on intriguing pieces of history from Pipestone County’s past.  Theme for 2026 is “Bank Robberies” including the 1933 robbery of Pipestone National Bank .. and the 1997 robbery of Twin Cities Federal Bank in Pipestone.  History Happy Hour is at two locations:                                          –                                                 – Tuesday, March 24^th – 6 pm at Staci’s Bar & Grill in Woodstock

– Thursday, March 26^th – 6 pm at Pipestone Country Club. 

Pipestone )  Free Tax Preparation for Pipestone County residents offered by AARP  and ACE of SW Minnesota.  Tax assistance volunteers will be at the EMS Building (811 – 5^th St. SE) in Pipestone.  Schedule your appointment.   Call Jill at the ACE office at 507-215-6837.   Appointment Dates, include:  March 26^th .. and April 9^th.   Processing property taxes?  You’ll want an April 9^th appointment.

Pipestone )  Pipestone County Card Party .. 4^th Thursday every month .. March 26^th – 1:30 pm.   Hosted by Ihlen-Eden Seniors.  Card games like Pinochle and hand n’ foot. All Seniors – 55 and older welcome. 

Luverne )  Knights of Columbus FISH FRY at St. Catherine’s Doyle Hall in Luverne .. Friday, March 27^th .. 4:30 – 6:30 pm.  Alaska fried or baked pollock .. coleslaw .. baked potato .. toast .. dessert.  17 and up – $18 .. ages 11 to 17 – $12 ..  ages 10 and younger -$5.

Pipestone )  Calumet Players Children’s Theatre SPRING SHOW at Pipestone Performing Arts Center .. March 27^th thru March 29th.  Show times – 7 pm Friday and Saturday.   2 pm – Sunday.  Kindergarten and 1^st grade, present:   “OZ ~ A Journey With Friends”.   Grades 2 thru 4:  “Christmas in the Land of OZ”.  Grades 5 thru 8: “When Bad Things Happen to Good Actors”.   Fun, family-friendly performances.  Adults – $10.  Students – $7.  Advance tickets online at PipestonePerformingArtsCenter.com.  

Rock Rapids, IA )  FREE Community Easter Egg Hunt at Stonebridge Suites in Rock Rapids .. Saturday, March 28^th – 4 pm. Bring the whole family, and watch excited kids search high and low for colorful eggs and sweet surprises.

Pipestone )  25^th Annual Pipestone Hospice Benefit  .. Saturday, March 28^th at Pipestone Country Club.  Social hour – 4 pm.  Dinner – 6 pm.  Live Auction – 7:30 pm.   Meal includes: Rib Eye prepared by Pipestone Co. Cattlemen’s Association .. charcuterie table by Staci’s Bar & Grill .. Cupcakes by Goodies 4U .. Lingen Dairy ice cream .. and Cupcake Sweet red wine.   Live and Silent Auctions … raffle tickets.  Early bird tickets $55.  After March 13^th – tickets $60.  Tickets available:  PCMC Gift Shop .. Hospice House .. or online via QR code.  

Balaton )  Balaton Sportsmen’s Club WILD GAME FEED .. Saturday, March 28^th          – 5 pm at Community Center in Balaton.  

Lake Benton )  17^th Annual Lake Benton Area Foundation’s Fundraising Gala .. Saturday, March 28^th at Lake Benton Event Center.  This year’s theme “ Nashville Nights” featuring live music by 32 Below.  Great food .. community spirit .. live and silent auctions.  For ticket and sponsor information .. check the Facebook page at “Lake Benton Area Foundation”.  Or, call Jessica 605-690-0028.   

Slayton )  Spring Dinner at St. Ann’s Catholic Church .. Sunday, March 29^th .. 11 am to 1 pm.  Ham, mashed potatoes & gravy,  corn, coleslaw, and dessert.   $15 – adults.  Kids 10 & under – $10.  Take out orders – $15.  Drawing prizes – 12:45 pm. 

Pipestone )  Calumet Players holding AUDITIONS for their Summer musical “The Wizard of Oz”.  Auditions are Monday and Tuesday, March 30^th and 31^st .. 4:30 – 6:30 pm at Pipestone Performing Arts Center.  Seeking men, women, and children for a wide variety of roles.  No prior stage experience required.  Performances are last 2 weekends in June .. Thursdays thru Sunday. 

Pipestone )  Pipestone County Pheasants Forever Annual Banquet .. Tuesday, March 31^st .. 5 pm at Pipestone National Guard Armory.  Pipestone County Pork Producers serve dinner – 6:30 pm.  Games, raffle prizes, kids’ prizes, live auction.  Tickets from any committee member: Marty Wallin,  Tyler Rieck .. or Tim Houg.    

Edgerton )  Maundy Thursday Brunch at First Reformed Church .. Thursday,

April 2^nd – 9:30 am with rolls and coffee.  Guest speaker, Cal Brouwer, shares his experience working with Hope Haven International Ministries.  Spreading God’s love through wheelchairs.  A freewill offering goes to Hope Haven International.  All women of the community invited.

Lynd )  Lynd Fire Department’s FISH FRY .. Friday, April 3^rd ..               5 – 8 pm at Lynd Public School.  Fried fish .. baked potato .. coleslaw.   Free-will donation.  Proceeds  support the Lynd Fire Relief Association.

Luverne )  Downtown Easter Egg Walk in Luverne .. Saturday, April 4^th .. 11:30 am – 3 pm.   Pick up a map at Palace Theatre and find Easter Eggs at local businesses.  Free face painting and meet the Easter Bunny.   10 am – free movie (Rise of the Guardians) at The Palace.  

Pipestone )  Spring Donation Rummage hosted by Pipestone County Museum .. Tuesday, April 7^th from 5 – 7 pm .. Wednesday, April 8^th from 9 am – 2 pm with a Brown Bag Sale starting at noon.  No early sales.   This year’s event is in the Fellowship Hall at St. Leo Catholic Church.  Good, useable rummage items may be dropped off only on April 7^th from 10 am to 2 pm at the church hall.  Please – NO electronics, cribs, or car seats.   Rummage sale proceeds help support programs at Pipestone County Museum. 

Fulda / Slayton )  4-H After School Adventures for elementary 4-H students with the overall theme “Building The Best You” .. meet monthly 3 to 5 pm.  In Fulda, at the Elementary School lunchroom and in Slayton, at the 4-H Building.  Hands-on learning, a snack, and reflection on what they discovered. $5 per class.  To pre-register youth .. contact Kim at 507-836-1144.  April’s 4-H Adventure, is: “Returning the Favor” .. Thursday, April 9^th in Fulda  ..  Tuesday, April 14^th in Slayton.

Pipestone ) Sons of the American Legion’s Omelet Breakfast .. delicious support for community causes.  Sunday, April 12^th ..         9 am – 12:30 pm at Pipestone American Legion.  $12 – adults .. $5 – kids 7 and under.  Omelets made hot-on-the-spot with toppings you choose. Plus, biscuits and gravy, hash browns, toast .. juice, milk or coffee.     

Luverne )  Knights of Columbus Breakfast at St. Catherine’s .. 8:30 – 10:30 am:       Sunday, April 12^th:  Pancakes, eggs, biscuits & gravy, sausages.                            Sunday, April 26^th:  Egg Bake: Ham & cheese .. sausages .. or plain plus pancakes.                                    

Hadley ) Buffalo Ridge Ducks Unlimited Banquet at Hadley Community Center .. Saturday, April 25^th.  Door open 5:30 pm.  For information – visit online at www.mndu.org and find the April 25^th date and scan the QR code.   

Pipestone )  Pipestone Sportsman’s Club Annual Banquet .. May 10^th.

Pipestone )  Meinders Community Library’s “No-Strings” Book Chats offer a chance to talk about books without the commitment of a monthly book club.  Read what you want and drop in for the discussions that work for you.  Book Chat dates:                                                                                   

– Tuesday, May 19^th – 6 pm .. “Beautiful Ugly” by Alice Feeney

– Tuesday, August 11^th – “These Summer Storms” by Alice Feeney

– Tuesday, November 10^th – “To Catch A Storm” by Mindy Mejia

Pipestone )  3^rd Annual #LiveLikeJoe Memorial Event Day .. Saturday, June 13^th .. at Pipestone Country Club.  Open to the public.  Something for everyone.   Honors the life of Joe Douty and gives back to the Pipestone Community.