IT'S BOXELDER BUG DAYS

These events are happening in and around Minneota. if you’d like to post a What’s Happening in the Mascot, email it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This week is celebrated with Boxelder Bug Week. See events below:

Volleyball at Marshall Tournament
beginning at 9 a.m.

Queen coronation at 7:30, with street dance and fireworks to follow, bands include Jefferson Street and The Black Water Band

Sunday, September 12
Community worship service, entertainment on the stage, Boxelder Bug Days  Parade, raffle drawings for great prizes and  Xtreme Bull Riding at 3 p.m. near
Minneota Building Materials

Monday, September 13
Cross Country team at Marshall at 4:30 p.m. in one of the closer races near home

Minneota/Taunton VFW meeting at 7 p.m.

Southwest Sportsmen Club meeting at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, September 15
Rotary Club meeting at the Madison
Ave. Apt. at noon

Thursday, September 16
Volleyball team hosts
Central Minnesota Christian

Friday, September 17
Football team travels to Cottonwood to take on  Lakeview at 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 18
Volleyball at annual Jackson County Central tournament at  9 a.m.

SSU Family Day in Marshall starting at 11 a.m., with Mustang Stampede walk/Run, etc. including volleyball and football games.

Tuesday, September 21
UCare will hold information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan at 9:30 a.m., Marshall AmericInn (Whitney Room) in Marshall.

Friday, Saturday, October 1-2
Southwest Minnesota State University Homecoming will be held Oct. 1-2, with a host of events surrounding this year’s theme of
“Vote Stanger”.
Entertainment, a parade, Mustang athletics, the University Gala, alumni awards, Dueling Pianos, food and fun will be part of the weekend festivities.
The Alumni Association will honor six individuals; Dr. Joann Frederickson, Class of ‘84, Bemidji State University associate professor; U.S.Navy personnel Cpt. Jim Norton, Class of ‘78; Cpt. Ken Norton, Class of ‘81, and Capt. Reed Eckstrom, Class of ‘79; and honorary lifetime membership awards will go to Brad and Joyce Strootman from Marshall Radio. This year’s Homecoming Parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Oct. 2, leaving from Independence Park to Main St., then north, concluding at 5th Street.