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In today's newsletter:
- Why Nebraska officials came to Ivanhoe to honor a 104-year-old veteran
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Very windy; a stray t-shower, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
- Friday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 104-year-old Widmark honored for WWII service (marshallindependent.com) — Ivanhoe resident Lois Widmark, 104, has been formally honored at her home for her World War II service as a Navy WAVES code-breaker. Minnesota and Nebraska veterans officials personally delivered Nebraska’s WWII Recognition Medal and a Minnesota WWII Memorial Dedication Medal, recognizing the lifelong impact of her work and ensuring her story is preserved for future generations.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday May 13
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Caregiver Support Group-Tyler →
The Rock Christian Youth Center, 148 N Tyler St, Tyler
10:00 am
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4th grade living wax museum
Lake Benton Secondary
Lake Benton, MN 56149
1:45 pm
Thursday May 14
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5th gr. Safety Patrol Roller Skating Trip, Ortonville
Canby Public School District
Canby, MN 56220
8:15 am
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Lac qui Parle Valley vs Minneota →
K.P. Kompelien Field, 575 N Jefferson St, Minneota
4:30 pm
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Trivia night at the Varsity pub & Extra innings →
Varsity Pub & Extra Innings, 128 W Main St, Marshall
6:30 pm
Friday May 15
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AR 150 Point Movie
Canby Public School District
Canby, MN 56220
8:30 am
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Sportsmans Fishing Day!
Lake Benton Secondary
Lake Benton, MN 56149
12:30 pm
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MERIT Center - Emergency Medical Responder Initial →
Merit Center, 1001 Erie Rd, Marshall
6:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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Eating Rainbows (for Kids) →
Marshall-Lyon County Library, 201 C St, Marshall
10:15 am
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2026 Made in MN Craft Beer + Wine Festival →
Red Baron Arena & Expo, 1651 Victory Dr, Marshall
3:00 pm
Tuesday May 19
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Reflections Series: "Hidden Histories" Program →
Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall
6:30 pm
Saturday May 30
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Craft SaturPlay →
Marshall-Lyon County Library, 201 C St, Marshall
1:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Christensen Farms & Feedlots, Inc. posted a job opening for GDU Animal Care Technician in Lake Benton. Apply here.
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Universal Forest Products - UFP Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator- Packaging in Minneota. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ivanhoe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Canby
Marshall
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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